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GOOD AS GOLD 

HYMN BOOK: 

. . A NEW COLLECTION OF 

SUNDAY SCHOOL SONGS. 

containino the words only, from 
''Good as Gold." 

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REV. EOBT. LOWRY AND M HOWARD DO AKE. 



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NEW YORK ^ND CHICAGO 'I^qX^v^' 

i¥a?/ 5e ordered of Booksellers and Music Dealers. 
Copyright, 1881, by Biglow & Main. 



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le volume contains all the hymns in our 
excellent Sunday School Song Book, ^' Good as 
Gold.^'' Schools that cannot afford to supply all the 
scholars with music books can now avail themselves 
of this economical method of providing for the song 
service. 

Some of the richest hymns in the language are 
found in this collection. Among them are selec- 
tions from AYatts, Wesley, Bonar, Wordsworth, 
Doddridge, Toplady, Cowper, Fawxett, Ry- 
LAND, Beddome, Faber, Neale, Perronet, Heath, 
Bridges, Gough, Deck, Ray Palmer, S. F. Smith, 
Jane Borthwick, Charlotte Elliott, Kate Ha^^- 
key, Sarah F. Adams, Elizabeth Charles, and 
many others of equal excellence. To these are 
added contributions from Dr. S. D. Phelps, Dr. 
Alexander Clark, Rev. W. O. Cushing, Rev. W. 
F. Crafts, W^. Stevenson, Mrs. Annie S. Hawks, 
Mrs. Ellen M. H. Gates, Mrs. Lydia Baxter, 
Mrs. Kate S. Burr, Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth, Mrs. 
Mary A. W. Cooke, Fanny J. Crosby, Josephine 
Pollard, Mary A. Lathbury, and a large number 
of other popular writers. 

No book of its size contains more or better mate- 
rial for the Sunday School and the Prayer Meeting 
than this Good as Gold Hymn Book. 

The numbers of the hymns correspond to the 
numbers in the latest edition of '^ Good as Gold." 

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JyfO 1 , ^^^ Lord's Prayer. 

OUR Father, who art in heaven, | hallowed | 
be Thy | name ;1| 
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on | earth, 
as it I is in I heaven ; 

2 Give us this | day our | daily bread ;| 

And forgive us our debts, as | we' for- | give 
our I debtors. 

3 And lead us not into temptation, but de- | 

liver us from | evil ;! 
For Thine is the kingdom, and the powefi' and 
the glory, for- H ever. | A- | men. 



2. Gloria Patri. 

GLORY be to the Father, and | to the | 
Son,! and | to the i Holy | Ghost ; 
2 As it was inthebeglnning, isnow, and | ever | 
shall be, II world | without | end. A- | men. 



It is I. 
'T^HE storm in all its fury 
JL Swept dark Gennesaret ; 
They cried in vain for succor, 

Till Hope's lone star had set ; 
Then Christ came on the waters 

In answer to their cry, 
And spake in tones of comfort, 
" Fear not, for it is I, 

Fear not, for it is I. " 



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2 And life has days of darkness, 

When thick the storm-clouds lower, 
When waves dash fiercely round thee, 

And threaten to devour ; 
But still thou needs't not falter, 

There's one forever nigh, 
Who speaks above the tempest, 
*' Fear not, for it is I, 

Fear not, for it is I." 

3 He walks the waves beside thee, 

No stornjL can drive Him thence ; 
He bids the waters bear thee. 

His arm is thy defense ; 
His face shiaes on the billows, 

Let all thy terror fly ; 
Fear not to trust in Jesus, 

He beckons, ''It is I," 

He beckons, '' It is I." 



4^ Down at the Cross. 

DOWN at the Cross where the Saviour died, 
Down where for cleansing from sin I cried ; 
There to my heart was the blood applied — 
Glory, glory, glory to His name. 
Cho. Down at the Cross, down at the Cross, 

Down at the Cross where the Saviour died ; 
Down at the Cross was the blood applied — 
Glory, glory, glory to His name. 

2 I am so wondrously saved from sin, 
Jesus so sweetly abides within ; 

There at the cross where He took me in — 
Glory, glor}^, glory to His name. 

3 O precious fountain that saves from sin, 
I am so glad I have entered in ; 

There Jesas saves me and keeps me clean — 
Glory, glory, glory to His name. 



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4 Come to this fountain so ricli and sweet, 
Cast thy poor soul at the Saviour's feet ; 
Phmge in to-day and be made complete- 
Glory, glory, glory to His name. 



' Love for Thee. 

PRECIOUS Saviour, dearest Friend, 
While we bend the knee, 
Come and give our longing hearts 
Deeper love for Thee. 

Ref. O Saviour, loving Redeemer, 
Saviour precious to me, 
Grant me, I pra}" Thee, 
More of Thy Spirit, 
Drawing me closer, 
Closer to Thee. 

2 Come and consecrate us now, 

Seal us ever Thine ; 

May we to Thy holy will 

Every power resign. 

3 Trusting as a little child, 

Help us. Lord, to be. 
While we ask in simple faith 
Deeper Love for Thee. 

4 Deeper love, yes, deeper love. 

This our constant plea ; 
Deeper love^ yes, deeper love. 
Till we're lost in Thee. 



let Me tell it Once Again. 

Olet me tell it once again. 
The story of His love. 
Who came to seek and save the lost, 
And guide them safe above. 

Cho. — O tell the story once asrain. 
The story of His love' ; 
tell the story once again. 
The story of His love. 



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2 He bore our frail humanity, 

Our Brother He became, 
That He, upon the blood-stained cross, 
Might bear our sin and shame. 

3 " Come unto Me," His tender call, 

The Spirit doth entreat, 
The Bride, the Church, re-echoes. Come ^ 
Let each the call repeat. 

4 For whosoever will may come — 

Exhaustless the supply — 
And, from life's everlasting fount, 
May drink and never die. 

We will Follow Jesus. 
'^ TTIOLLOW Me,"the Master said; 
Jj We will follow Jesus ; 
By His word and Spirit led, 

We will follow Jesus ; 
Still for us He lives to plead, 
At the throne doth intercede. 
Offers help in time of need, 
We will follow Jesus. 

2 Should the world and sin oppose, 

We will follow Jesus ; 
He is greater than our foes, 

We will follow Jesus ; 
On His promise we depend. 
He will succor and defend. 
Help and keep us to the end ; 

We will follow Jesus. 

3 Though the way may dark appear, 

We will follow Jesus ; 
He will make the pathway clear, 

We will follow Jesus ; 
In our daily round of care, 
As we plead v/ith God in prayer. 
With the cross which we must bear, 

We will follow Jesus. 



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4 Ever keep the end in view, 

We will follow Jesus ; 
All His promises are true, 

We will follow Jesus ; 
When this earthly course is run, 
And the Master says, ^' Well done," 
Life eternal we have won ! 

We will follow Jesus. 



3, ^ot Forever. 

IVTOT forever, not forever, 
JJN Shall we tarry here below ; 
Let us try to win for Jesus 
Dying souls before we go. 
Cho. — By and by, (and by), by and by, (and by), 
^ i^ All our trials will be o'er, 

In that land of love and beauty, 
W^here the blest will part no more. 

2 Not forever will the arrows 
From the tempter's hand be hurled ; 

Not forever shall we struggle 
With a cold and selfish world. 

3 Not forever, not forever. 
Shall we meet for social prayer ; 

Other lips will speak for Jesus, 
Other hearts our burdens bear. 

4 Not forever shall we linger 
From the pure and fragrant land, 

Where our dear ones walk with Jesus, 
On the bright and lovely strand. 



9^ Awake, and Sing. 

THE Lord is in His holy temple, 
Wide as the world its. portals stand, 
To gather home His holy people. 
From every age, from'^every land. 



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Cho. — Awake, and sing the song of triumph, 

. O ransomed of the Lord awake ! [in^, 

Come, throng His gates with glad thanksgiv- 

While earth andheav'n their silence break. 

2 His star of promise shines above thee, 
And lights thee to His temple gates ; 
And then to greet thy glad home-coming, 
The King of heaven in patience waits. 

8 Come home, come home ! the Father calls thee, 
And Christ the Shepherd bids thee come ; 
The tender lambs His arms shall gather, 
His love their light, His heart their home. 



J 0. ^^^^* ^f Calvary. 

FROM the cross of Calvary's mountain 
Flows for sin the cleansing flood ; 
Bathe me, Jesus, in that fountain — 
Fountain of Thy precious blood. 
Ref. — the cross, the w^ondrous cross, 

The precious cross of Calvary I 
From the fountain of the cross 

There flows a cleansing flood for me, 

2 There my faith and hope are centered, 

All my burdens there I lay ; 
There salvation's gate I entered — 
Entered on the living way. 

3 Dying Lamb, and Prince of glory, 

what fullness dwells in Thee ! 
Wondrous cross ! how sweet the stor}' — 

Story w^ondrous sweet to me. 

4 Living Saviour ! guide me ever ; 

1 have placed my hand in Thine ; 
Loving Shepherd ! let me never — 

Never leave the fold divine. 



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[ ^ When Jesus comes to Bethany. 

HAPPY day, O how bright, 
When Jesus comes to Bethariy ; 
All my care, O how light I 

When Jesus comes to Bethany. 
Ref. — Touched by Him the tears of woe 
Melt away in smiles of gladness ; 
O my soul, 'tis heaven below 
When Jesus comes to Bethany. 

2 Happy day, crowned with song. 

When Jesus comes to Bethany; 
Faith revives, Hope is strong, 
When Jesus comes to Bethany. 

3 Happy day, how blest ! 

When Jesus comes to Bethany ; 
Holy calm fills my breast 
When Jesus comes to Bethany. 

4 Happy day, ever dear. 

When Jesus comes to Bethany ; 
Not a cloud, not a fear, 
When Jesus comes to Bethany. 

>^ Tune— Even Me. 

LORD, I hear of showers of biessino: 
Thou art scattering full and free — 
Showers the thirsty land refreshiDg ; 
Let some droppings fall on me — 
Even me. 

2 Pass me not, O God, my Father ! 

Sinful though my heart may be ; 
Thou might'st leave me, but the rather 
Let Thy mercy light on me — 
Even me. 

3 Pass me not, O gracious Saviour 1 

Let me live and cling to Thee ; 
For I'm longing for thy favor ; 
While Thou'rt calling, O call me— 
Even me. 



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4 Pass me not, O mighty Spirit ! 

Thou canst make the blind to see ; 
Witnesser of Jesus' merit, 
Speak some word of power to me — 
Even me. 



Y 3 Tune— Pass me Not 

PASS me not, O gentle Saviour, 
Hear my humble cry ; 
While on others Thou art smiling, 
Do not pass me by. 
CHO.—Saviour, Saviour, hear my humble cry ; 
While on others Thou art calling, 
Do not pass me by. 

2 Trusting only in Thy merit, 

Would I seek Thy face ; 
Heal my wounded, broken spirit, 
Save me by Thy grace. 

3 Thou the Spring of all my comfort. 

More than life to me. 
Whom have I on earth beside Thee ? 
Whom in heaven but Thee ? 



j^_ Tune—Ee Leadeth Me. 

HE leadeth me ! O blessed thought \ 
O words with heavenly comfort fraught I 
AVhat'er I do, where'er I be. 
Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. 

Ref.— He leadeth me, He leadeth me, 
By His own hand he leadeth me ; 
His faithful follower I would be, 
For by His hand He leadeth me. 
2 Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine, 
Nor ever murmur nor repine — 
Content, whatever lot I see, 
Since 'tis my God that leadeth me. 



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Tune—Laban. 

MY soul, be on thy guard ; 
Ten thousand foes arise ; 
The hosts of sin are pressing hard 
To draw thee from the skies. 

2 O watch, and fight, and pray ; 

The battle ne'er give o'er ; 
Renew it boldly every day, 
And help divine implore. 

3 Ne^er think the victory won, 

Nor lay thy armor down ; 
Thy arduous Avork will not be done • 

Till thou obtain thy crown. 

4 Fight on, my soul, till death 

Shall bring thee to thy God ; 
He'll take thee, at thy parting breath 
Up to His blest abode. 

Tmie— Bethany. 
TsTEARER, my God, to Thee, 
_LN Nearer to Thee ! 
E'en though it be a cros^ 

That raiseth me ; 
Still all my son a: shall be. 
Nearer, my God, to Thee, 

Nearer to Thee ! 

2 Though, like the wanderer, 

The sun gone down, 
Darkness be over me, 

My rest a stone ; 
Yet in my dreams I'd be 
Nearer, my God, to Thee, 

Nearer to Thee ! 

3 There let my way appear 

Steps unto heaven ; 
All that Thou sendest me 

In mercy given ; 
Angels to beckon me 
Nearer, my God, to Thee, 

Nearer to Thee ! 



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Blessed Saviour, Hear and Help me. 

JESUS, teach me truth divine, 
Take my heart aud seal it Thine ; 
Feed me from Thy plenteous store, 
Lead and let me stray no more. 
j>EF.— Blessed Saviour, Blessed Saviour, 
Fold me in Thy arms of love ; 
Blessed Saviour, Blessed Saviour, 
Draw me near Thy throne above. 

2 Jesus, keep me night and day, 
Hear and help me when I pray ; 
Guard me from the power of sm, 
Watch my every thought withm. 

3 Jesus, Thou my friend indeed, 
Show me now what most 1 need ; 
Bless Mud make me more like Thee, 
May Thy cross my glory he. 



* o jCcme to the Saviour. 

O' COME to the merciful Saviour who calls you, 
O come to the Lord who forgives and forgets 
Tho' dark be the fortune on earth that befalls you, 
A bright home awaits you whose sun never sets. 

2 O come then to Jesus, whose arms are extended 

To fold His dear children in closest embrace ; 
O come for your exile will shortly be ended, 
in^ Jesus will show you the light of His face. 

3 Then come to the Saviour, whose mercy grows 

TlSger you look at the depths of His love ; 
And fear" not, 'tis Jesus, and life's cares grow 

Whfle^thinking of home and the glory above. 



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JQ Hope in God. 

WHILE Thou, O my God, art my help and 
Defender, 
No cares can o'erwhelm me, no terrors appall ; 
The wiles and the snares of the world will but 
render 
More lively my hope in \xrj God and my All. 
2 To Thee, dearest Lord, will I turn without ceas- 

Though grief may oppress me, or sorroAV he- 
fall ; 
And love Thee till death, my glad spirit releasing, 
Secures to me Jesus, my God and my All. 



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OTHE song of the soul shall not die nor grow 
old, 
Nor languish nor pine in the home of our King ; 
But as ages fly onward new cords shall unfold, 

New melodies rising inspire us to sing. 
Ref. O the song of the soul ! O the song of the 

soul ! 
For ever in glory the song of the soul ! 

2 And the fair golden harps in the hands of the blest 

Shall thrill to a touch that no angel can give. 
As we sing in that land where the weary shall rest. 
Of One Avho hath died that the sinner might live. 

3 And as ages fly onward, the worlds cease to be, 

And perish the stars that in heaven do throng, 
Still the joy of the soul shall be deathless and free, 
And deathless and free the sweet notes of her 
song. 



21. Weai^ Wanderer. 

WEARY wanderer, stop and listen, 
Happy news we bring to thee : 
Jesus has prepared a banquet , 
Come, and welcome thou shalt be. 



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Hef. — Make no longer vain excuses, 

Jesus calls, and calls thee now ; 
Come, for e very thin «: is ready ; 
Weary soul, why waitest thou ? 

2 Are thy sins a heavy burden ^ 

Come to God, confess them now ; 
He is willing to forgive thee ; 
Ask, receive ; why waitest thou ? 

3 On the loving arm of Jesus 

Would'st thou lean, and trust Him now? 
Let Him cleanse thee at the fountain ; 
Come at once ; why waitest thou ? 

4 See the beauteous wedding garment; 

In His hands He holds it now ; 
Haste, O haste thee to the banquet ; 
Enter in ; why waitest thou ? 



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22e What is all the World to 3Ie ? 

"HAT is all the world to me, 
With my Saviour near me ? 
What is all the mirth I see, 
With my Lord to cheer me ? 
Cho. — ''Lo ! I am with you alway, 

Lo ! I am with you alway ;" 
O precious is that word ! 
Promise sweet of Jesus. 

2 How can sense beguile my soul, 
When my Saviour loves me V 

HoAV can sin my my heart control, 
When my Lord approves me ? 

3 Why should duty dark appear, 
K my Saviour sends me ? 

Why should danger give me fear, 
If my Lord befriends me ? 



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4 All my ways I trust to Him, 
Jesus now receives me ; 
All my way till sight grows dim, 
Jesus never leaves nie. 



23. ^^^ Sinner's Friend. 

I'VE found a friend, O such a friend ! 
Ke loved me ere I knew Him ; 
He drew me with the cords of love, 
And thus He bound me to Him ; 
And round my heart still closely twine. 

Those ties which naught can sever, 
For I am His and He is mine, 
For ever and forever. 

2 I've found a friend, O such a friend ! 

He bled. He died to save me ; 
And not alone the gifts of life. 

But His own self. He gave me ; 
Naught that I have my own I'll call, 

I'll hold it for the Giver ; 
My heart, my strength, my life, my all, 

Are His, and His forever. 

3 I've found a friend, O such a friend ! 

All power to Him is given 
To guard me on my onward course, 

And bring me safe to heaven ; 
Eternal glories gleam afar. 

To nerve my faint endeavor ; 
So now to watch, to work, to war — 

And then to rest forever. 

4 I've found a friend, O such a friend ! 

So kind and true and tender ; 
So wise a counsellor and guide, 

So mighty a defender ; 
Erom Him who loves me now so well, 

What power my soul shall sever ? 
Shall life or death, shall earth or hell ? 

No; I am His forever. 



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24. Come^ Sinnei\ Come I 

WHILE Jesus whispers to you, 
Come, sinner, come I 
While we are praying for you, 

Come, sinner, come ! 
Now is the time to own Him, 

Come, sinner, come ! 
Now is the time to know Him, 
Come, sinner, come ! 

2 Are you too heav3^-laden ? 

Come, sinner, come ! 
Jesus will hear your burden, 

Come, sinner, come ! 
Jesus will not deceive you, 

Come, sinner, come ! 
Jesus can now redeem you, 

Come, sinner, come ! 

3 hear His tender pleading", 

Come, sinner, come ! 
Come and receive the blessing. 

Come, sinner, come ! 
While Jesus whispers to you, 

Come, sinner, come ! 
While we are praying for you, 

Come, sinner, come ! 



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25 Holy Trimly. 

HOLY Trinity ! Glory be to God the Father 1 
Holy Trinitv ! Glory be to God the Son ! 
Holy Trinity ! Glory to the Holy Spirit ! [Amen. 
God everlasting, Three in One ! Amen, Amen, 



26. Jems is Here. 

TOGETHER met in Jesus' name, 
Jesus is here, Jesus is here ; 
To-day as yesterday the same, 
Jesus is here, Jesus is here ; 



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He hears the faintest si^h for rest, 
The weakest throb of aching breast ; 

Accept Him as a welcome guest, 
Jesus is here, Jesus is here. 

2 To give the guilty conscience rest, 

Jesus is here, Jesus Is here ; 
To soothe the heart by grief oppressed, 

Jesus is here, Jesus is here ; 
The wear}^, heavy-laden soul 

Its burden may upon Him roll ; 
He waits to take and bear the whole, 

Jesus is here, J-.sus is here. 

3 Your sins and guilt before Him lay, 

Jesus is here, Jesus is here ; 
The worst He will not turn away, 

Jesus is here, Jesus is here ; 
For you His precious blood was shed, 

In death for you He bowed His head. 
His arms of love are round you spread, 

Jesus is here, Jesus is here. 



2 Y. Turn Away, 

TURN away, turn away from the v^gged path 
of sin, 
Come to Jesus and tell Him thy grief ; 
Thou art weary and faint with thy heavy, heavy 

load ; 
Turn away where thy heart will find relief. 
Ref. — Turn away, (turn away), turn away, (turn 
away),' 
Jesus' love will respond to all thy woe ; 
Lay thy grief at His feet, 
Plead by faith His promise sweet, 
And thy poor, weary soul shall find relief. 
2 Turn away, turn away and be reconciled to Him 
Thro' the blood that was offered for thee ; 



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Lift thine eye to the cross where thy loving 

Saviour died. 
And the pure light of mercy thou shalt see. 

3 Turn away, turn away to thy Saviour's gentle 

arms, 
There is pardon and life ever there ; 
O believe on His name, only trust by simplo 

faith, 
And He'll grant thee an answer to thy prayer. 



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28, Everything for Jesus. 

^O everything for Jesus, 

Nor seek an hour's reprieve, 
But give him all thy service 
From morn till silent eve ; 
How much to do for Jesus, 

O never, never ask ; 
'Tis everything for Jesus — 
This lightens every task. 

2 Bear everything for Jesus, 
Of suffering or wrong ; 

The patient soul grows stronger ; 

The-way will not be long ; 
Bear everything for Jesus,' 

And count the loss but gain, 
Since by His grace He frees us, 
And shatters every chain. 

3 Share everything with Jesus, 
For thou art not thine own ; 

The pain, the joy, the conflict, 

Is not for thee alone ; 
Share everything with Jesus, 

Each want, each woe, each care ; 
In everything He sees us. 

And hears our every prayer. 



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SHU of Jesus. 
TILL of Jesus, only Jesus, 
am thinking all day long, 
And the living, cleansing River, 
Thro' my spirit flowing ever, 
Is the burden of my song. 
Cho. — O'er and o'er, (o'er and o'er), o'er and o'er, 
(o'er and o'er), 
Still my song is Jesus, 
O'er and o'er, (o'er and o'er), o'er and o'er, 
Still my song is Jesus, 

2 Still of Jesus, only Jesus, 

And the rapture of my soul, 
When He said, My life I gave thee, 
Dost believe that I can save thee. 
Then thy faith has made thee whole. 

3 Still of Jesus, only Jesus, 

He alone my song shall be ; 
O my love is deeper, purer. 

Faith is brighter, hope is surer, 
And the name more sweet to me. 

4 Still of Jesus, only Jesus, 

With my latest breath I'll sing ; 
Then in realms of endless gloiy. 

While I sing redemption's story, 
Nobler strains shall praise my King. 



Oft I Hear my Saviour say. 

OFT I hear my Saviour say, 
Lean on Me, 
Lean on Me ; 
I will smooth thy rugged way ; 
Lean my child on Me ; 
Mine's a love that cannot die, 
More than earthly friend am I, 
I have heard thy every sigh ; 

Lean, my child, on Me. 



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2 Thou art weak, I know it all ^• 

Lean on Me, 

Lean on Me ; 
Trust and thou shalt never fall ; 

Lean, my child, on Me ; 
Thou dost need My constant care, 
I will hear and answer prayer, 
Teach thee how the cross to bear ; 

Lean, my child, on Me. 

3 Art thou weary ? would' st thou rest ? 

Lean on Me, 

Lean on Me ; 
Anguish once My soul oppressed ; 

Lean, my child, on Me ; 
For thy life My own I gave, 
I have triumphed o'er the grave ; 
I, the Lord, am strong to save ; 
Lean, my child, on Me. 

3 1 . Follow He, 

^^ "TjlOLLOW me ;" in life's fair morning 
Ju Hear that kind inviting voice ; 
Follow where the Saviour leadeth. 
Early make His paths thy choice. 
Kef. — "Follow me ;" 'tis Jesus calleth ; 
"Follow me," no more to roam; 
"Follow me ;" His hand shall safely 
Lead thee to thy heavenly home. 

2. " Follow me ;" yes, walk with Jesus, 

Thro' this vale of grief and tears, 
To his tender love confiding 

All the cares that cloud thy years. 

3. "Follow me ;" thro' death's low portal 

His own hand shall lead thy way 
Up to realms of light and beauty, 
Shining with eternal day. 



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32 The Praise of Jesus'' Xame. 

LOUD swell in choral numbers 
The praise of Jesus' name ; 
His goodness, truth and mercy 
Let young and old proclaim , 
Exalt Him, O ye people, 

And crown Him, while ye sing, 
The Lord of life eternal. 
Creator, Saviour, King. 

Cho. — ^'How blessed are the people 

That know the joyful sound," 
Whose strains shall yet be wafted 
To earth's remotest bound. 

2 We blend our happy voices, 

W^e lift our hearts above ; 
We thank our kind Protector 

For all His tender love ; 
How bright the j^ear departed 

With blessings passed away; 
Loud swell our choral numbers 

On this glad, festive day. 

3 Hosanna in the highest. 

Our grateful song shall be ; 
Hosanna in the highest. 

Our Saviour God, to Thee ; 
And when, with all the ransom'd, 

Around Thy throne we meet. 
We'll cast our crowns before TheCj 

And w^orship at Thy feet. 



3 3 , Tune—Halldvjah ! 

THIS is not my place of resting, — 
Mine's a city yet to come ; 
Onward to it I am hasting — 
On to my eternal home. 



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Kef.— Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 

I am on my jouruey home; 
Halleluj ah ! Halleluj ah ! 

I am on my journey home. 

2 In it all is light and glory, 

O'er it shines a nightless day; 
Every trace of sin's sad story, 
All the curse, has passed away. 

8 There the blessed Shepherd leads us 

By the streams of life along, — 

On the freshest pastures feeds us, 

Turns our sighing into song. 

4 Soon we pass the desert dreary, 
Soon we bid farewell to pain ; 
Never more are sad or wear}^. 
Never, never sin again. 



3 4. ^ Tune—Hallelvjah I 

HARK ! the sound of holy voices 
Chanting at the crystal sea. 
Hallelujah, hallelujah, 
Hallelujah, Lord, to Thee ! 
Ref. — Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! 

I am on my journey home ; 
Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! 
I am on my journey home. 

2 Multitude, which none can number, 

Like the stars in gloiy stand, 
Clothed in white apparel, holding 
Palms of victory in their hand. 

3 TYlqj have come from tribulation. 

And have washed their robes in blood,- 
Washed them in the blood of Jesus ; 
Tried they were, and firni they stood. 



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4 Love and peace they taste f oreyer, 
And all truth and knowledge see 
In the Beatific Vision 
Of the Blessed Trinity. 

• 

3 5 ^ Tune— Ha llelvjah ! 

TIME, thou speedest on but slowly, 
Hours, how tardy is 3'our pace I 
Ere with Him, the High and Holy, 

I hold converse face to face. 
Ref.— Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! 

i am on my journe}^ home; 
Hallelujah ! ELallelujah ! 
I am on my journey home. 

2 Here is naught but care and mourning; 

Comes a joy, it will not stay; 
Fairly shines the sun at dawning, 
Night will soon o'er cloud the day. 

3 OuAvard then ! not long I wander 

Ere my Saviour comes for me. 
And with Him abiding j'onder, 
All His glory I shall see. 

4 O the music and the singing 

Of the host redeemed by love ! 
O the hallelujahs ringing 
Thro' the halls of light above ! 



3 Q ^ Tune—Hallelvjah I 

HALLELUJAH ! song of gladness, 
Song of everlasting joy ; 
Hallelujah ! song the sweetest 
That can angel-hosts employ. 
Ref. — Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! 

I am on my journey home ; 
Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! 
I am on my journey home. 



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2 Hallelujali ! church victorious, 

Thou may'st lift this joj^ful strain 
Hallelujah ! songs of triumph 
Well hefit the ransomed train. 

3 Hallelujah ! ift our voices 

Rise to heaven with full accord ; 
Hallelujah 1 every moment 
Brings us nearer to the Lord. 

4 But our earnest supplication, 

Holy God, we raise to Thee ; 
Bring us to Thy blissful' Presence, 
Let us all Thy glory see. 



37. ' Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer. 

?rriiS the blessed hour of prayer, when our 
JL hearts lowly bend, 

And we gather to Jesus, our Saviour and 
Friend ; 
If we come to Him in faith, His protection to 
share, 
What a balm for the weary ! how sweet to be 
there ! 

Cho. — Blessed hour of pray'r. 
Blessed hour of pray'r ; 
What a balm for the w^eary I 
O how sweet to be there ! 

2 'Tis the blessed hour of prayer, when the Saviour 

draws near. 
With a tender compassion His children to hear ; 
When he tells us we may cast at His feet every 

care, 
What a balm for the weary ! O how sweet to be 

there ! 

3 'Tis the blessed hour of prayer, when the tempted 

and tried 
To the Saviour who loves them their sorrow 
confide : 



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With a sympathizing heart He removes every care ; 
What a balm for the weary ! O how sweet to 
he there ! 
4 At the blessed hour of prayer, if we firmly belive 
That the blessing we ask for vve'll surely 
receive, 
In the fullness of delight we shall lose every care ; 
What a balm for the weary ! O how sweet to be 
there ! 



38. ^^^ Name of Jesus. ^ 

OTHE name, the name of Jesus, 
How my heart it thrills ! 
Sweetest music floatnig round me, 
All my soul it fills. 
Ref. — O the precious name of Jesus, 
Breathe it low in prayer ; 
At the cross of Jesus bending, 
God will hear thee there. 

2 Breathe, O breathe the name of Jesus, 

Low before the throne; 
Owning all your sin and weakness, 
Trusting him alone. 

3 When the heart is sad and lonely, 

Sinful tho' it be. 
Thou canst plead the name of Jesus, 
Jesus died for thee. 



39^ to le Something. 

OTO be something, something ! 
Willing to work for my Lord ; 
To live for the Saviour dail}^. 
And follovv^ His holy word ; 
Strong in the strength that He giveth, 

On to each duty I press; 
I know my Redeemer liveth, 
His servants to comfort and bless. 



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Cho. — O to be something', something ! 
Willing to work for my Lord ; 
To live for the Saviour daily, 
And follow His holy word. 
2 O to be something, something ! 
Living to labor and pray 
With those who are true to Jesus, 

And honor Ilim day by day; 

Humble and helpful and hopeful 

Still by His gi-ace let me be, 

• And trust in His faithful promise, 

That I His salvation shall see. 
8 O to be something, something ! 
Fast comes the gathermg night; 
And I would be, in the darkness, 
A burning and shining light; — 
Pointing lost souls to the Saviour, 

Jesus, the Life and the Way, 
Who leads beyond the shadow,- 
And into His heavenly day. 



40. ^^^^ ^^^ Anchor Bold? 

DOES the anchor hold, my brother? 
Is it firm beneath thy feet ? 
Canst thou trust thy soul to its keeping now, 

Tho' the billows round thee beat ? 
Kef. — O the sky is brighter, brighter growing, 
And my heart with joy o'erfiowing ; 
Yes, the anchor holds, and I am trusting, 
It will hold for evermore. 
2 Does the anchor hold, my brother ? 
Is it fast to Christ the iElock ? 
When the thunders roll, and the lightnings flash, 
Will it stand the last great shock ? 
■ 3 Does the anchor hold, my brother ? 
What a welcome thine will be ! 



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Thou hast fought the fight, thou hast kept the 
faith, 
There's a crown laid up for thee. 



4. ]_ ^ Behold, luJiat a Wonder ! 

BEHOLD, what a wonder ! 
A deathless soul under 
The bondage of sin to remain, 
By faith rise and sever 
The fetters for ever. 
Thro' the blood of the Lamb that was slain. 
Kef. — The blood of the Lamb, O Spirit, ajpply. 

It cleanses and blesses again and again; 
The peace of the covenant now ratify. 
Thro' the blood of the Lamb that was slain. 

2 By great mercy only. 
To lost ones and lonely, 

Low down in their prison and pain. 
The light of life rises 
Till glory surprises, 

Thro' the blood of the Lamb that was slain. 

3 The crimson stain whitens, 
The scarlet stain lightens, ' 

Like spots under snow or the rain. 
When hearts for transgression 
Make humble confession. 

Thro' the blood of the Lamb that was slain. 

4 What fullness of blessing ! 
Believing, confessing, — 

Lo, whiter than wool ever}^ stain ! 
'Tis more than salvation, 
'Tis God's new creation, 

Thro' the blood of the Lamb that vras slain. 



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4-2, Jiise, Sun of Righteousness, 

KISE, Sun of Eighteousness ! 
Shine witb Thy rising our darkness away, 
Scatter our night with the dawning of day ; 
Thine is the kingdom, come quickly, we pray : 
Rise, shine, Thy people bless ! 

2 Eide on, great Prince of Peace ! 

Now to Thyself take the scepter, the throne; 
Thine is the power, the glory Thine own ; 
Thou hast redeemed us, Thy blood doth atone: 
Haste, haste earth's glad release ! 

3 Hail, Prophet, Priest and King ! 

Eeign Thou in earth as in heaven above. 
Plead for Thy people with pleadings of love, 
Teach Thou the nations, the waj^ward reprove, 
And full redemption bring. 

43, Purify lie. 

PURIFY me, purify me. 
Now by grace divine ; 
Help me io sa}' , lovingly say, 
Lord, Thy will is mine. 

Eef. — Now, blessed Redeemer, 

At Thy throne I bend ; 

Now, blessed Redeemer, 

Let the flame descend. 

2 Purify me, cleanse me anew. 

Cleanse from every stain ; 
Searcher of hearts, try me as gold. 
Till no dross remain. 

3 Purify me, Lord, as Thou wilt. 

Bind my soul to Thee ; 
Trusting, I'll pass under Thy rod, 
If 'tis best for me. 

4 Purify me, so shall I rise 

Earthly care above ; 
Purify me, then shall my soul 
Taste Thy perfect love. 



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/]_y\^ Jesus is my Saviour. 

MY soul is happj^ all day long — 
Jesus is my Saviour ; 
And all my life is full of song — 
Jesus died for me. 
Cho. — HaHelujah ! Hallelujah ! 

To the loving Lamb for sinners slain ; 
Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! 
To the Lamb who lives again. 

2 My heavy load of sin is gone — 

Jesus is my Saviour ; 
At His dear cross I laid it down — 
Jesus died for me. 

3 I heard the voice of mercy call — 

Jesus is my Saviour ; 
I simply trusted, that was all — 
Jesus died for me. 

4 Now will I tell it all around — 
» ^ Jesus is m}^ Saviour ; 

jp ' How sweet a blessing I have found — 

*^ Jesus died for me. 



45. At the Palace Gate. 

WE are ransomed by a King, and His mandate 
we receive 
From the city of despair now to fly ; 
Let us rise at once and go, that we all may enter in 
At the lovely Palace Gate by and by. 
Kef. — Home, sweet (sweet home, sweet), happy, 
happy home. 
Home, sweet (sweet home, sweet), happy, 

happy home ; 
Home (sweet home), sweet, happy, happy 
home ; 
What a shout of joy will ring, 
When we hail our Saviour King, 
At the lovely Palace Gate by and by. 



30 GOOD AS GOLD. 



2 We are ransomed by a King, we must follow His 

command, 
And obedient to His word we must be ; 
In His royal march of faith there are many foes to 
meet 
Ere the lovely Palace Gate we shall see. 

3 We must overcome the world with the mighty 

sword of truth. 
We must bear the standard on till we die ; 
Then if faithful to the last, we shall enter into rest 
At the lovely Palace Gate by and by. 



AQ Rise, Glorious Conqueror, Rise. 

BISE, glorious Conqueror, rise 
Into Thy native skies ; 
Assume Thy right ; 
And where in many a fold 
The clouds are backward rolled, 
Pass thro' the gates of gold, 
And reign in light. 
2 Victor o'er death and hell, 
Cherubic legions swell 

The radiant train : 
Praises all heaven inspire ; 
Each angel sweeps his lyre, 
And claps his wings of fire, 
Thou Lamb once slain. 
8 Enter, Incarnate God ! 
No feet but Thine have trod 

The serpent down ; 
Blow the full trumpets, blow, 
Wider yon portals throw, 
Saviour, triumphant, go, 
And take Thy crown. 
4 Lion of Judah, hail ! 
And let Thy name prevail 
From age to age; 



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Lord of the rolling years, 
Claim for Thine own the spheres, 
For Thou hast bought with tears 
Thy heritage. 

How Long, Lord ? 

HOW long, O Lord our Saviour, 
Wilt Thou remain away ? 
Our hearts are growing weary 

Of thy so long delay ; 
O when shall come the moment, 
When, brighter far than morn. 
The sunshine of Thy glory 
Shall on Thy people dawn ? 

Ref. — How long, our Saviour ? 
O Lord, how long ? 

2 How long, O heav'nly Bridegroom ? 

How long wilt Thou delay ? 
And yet how few are grieving 

That Thou dost absent stay I 
The very bride her portion 

And calling has forgot. 
And seeks for ease and glory 

Where Thou her Lord, art not. 

3 O wake Thy slumbering virgins ; 

Send forth the solemn cry ; 
Le<" all Thy saints repeat it : 

The Bridegroom draweth nigh ! 
May all our lamps be burning, 

Our loins well girded be, 
Each longing heart preparing 

With Joy Thy face to see. 



Tune— liV ebb. 

REJOICE, rejoice, believers, 
And let your lights appear ; 



33 GOOD A8^ GOLD. 



The evening is advancing, 
And darker night is near ;' 

The Bridegroom is arising, 
And soon He will draw nigh ; 

Up, pray, and watch, and wrestle, 
At midnight comes the cry. 

2 The saints, who here in patience 

Their cross and sufferings bore, 
With Him shall reign forever, 

When sorrow is no more ; 
Around the throne of glory 

The Lamb shall they behold, 
Adoring cast before Him 

Their diadems of gold. 

3 Our Hope and Expectation, 
^ O Jesus, now appear ! 

Arise, Thou Sun so looked-for. 
O'er this benighted sphere ! 

With hearts and hands uplifted, 
We plead, O Lord, to see 

The day of our redemption, 
And ever be with Thee. 

49^ Tune— Webb. 

THE morning light is breaking ; 
The darkness disappears ; 
The sons of earth are waking 

To penitential tears ; 
Each breeze that sweeps the ocean 

Brings tidings from afar. 
Of nations in commotion, 
Prepared for Zion's war. 

2 See heathen nations bending 
Before the God we love. 
And thousand hearts ascending 
In gratitude above ; 



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While sinners, now confessing, 
The gospel call obey, 

And seek the Saviour's blessing, 
A nation in a day. 
3 Blest river of salvation, 

Pursue thine onward way ; 

Flow thou to every nation, 
Nor in thy richness stay ; 

Stay not till all the lowly- 
Triumphant reach their home ; 

Stay not till all the holy 
Proclaim, " The Lord is Come ! " 

Tune—WeW. 

BRIEF life i J here our portion, 
Brief sorrow, short-lived care | 
The life that knows no ending, 

The tearless life, is there ; 
O happy retribution ! 

Short toil, eternal rest ; 
For mortals and for sinners 
A mansion with the blest I 

2 And there is David's fountain, 

And life in fullest glow ; 
And there the light is golden, 

And milk and honey flow ; 
The light that hath no evening, 

The health that hath no sore. 
The life that hath no ending, 

But lasteth evermore. 

3 The morning shall awaken, 

The shadows shall decay, 
And each true-hearted servant 

Shall shine as doth the day ; 
There God our King and Portion, 

In fulness of His grace, 
Shall we behold forever. 

And worship face to face. 



34 QOOB A8 GOLD, 



51. Tune— Webb. 

AWAKE, awake, O Zion, 
Put ou thy strength divine ; 
Thy garments bright in beauty ; 

The bridal dress be thine ; 
Jerusalem the holy. 

To purity restored. 
Meek Bride, all fair and lowly, 
Go forth to meet thy Lord. 

2 The Lamb who bore our sorrows 

Comes down to earth again — 
No Sufferer now, but Victor, 

For evermore to reign : 
To reign in every nation, 

To rule in every zone ; 
O wide-world coronation, 

In every heart a throne ! 

3 Awake, awake, O Zion, 

The bridal day draws nigh, 
The day of signs and wonders, 

And marvels from on high ; 
Thy sun uprises slowly. 

But keep thou watch and w^ard ; 
Fair Bride, all pure and lowly, 

Go forth to meet thy Lord. 



52. '^^^^ ^^^^ Conqueror. 

SEE, the Conqueror mounts in triumph I 
See the King in royal state. 
Riding on the clouds, His chariot, 

To His heavenly palace gate ! 
Hark ! the choirs of angel voices 

Joyful hallelujahs sing. 
And the portals high are lifted 
To receive their heavenly King. 



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2 Who is this that comes in glory, 

With the triumph of jubilee ? 
Lord of battles, God of armies, 

He has gaiued the victory ; 
He who on the cross did suffer, 

He who from the grave arose, 
He has vanquished sin and satan, 

He by death has spoiled His foea. 

3 So at last, when He appeareth, 

We from out our graves may spring, 
With our youth lenewed like eagles'. 

Flocking round our heavenly King ; 
Caught up on the clouds of heaven, 

And may meet Him in \h.e air — 
Rise to realms where He is reigning, 

And may reign forever there. 



53. Alive in Christ, 

ALIVE in Christ ! O happy day 
When from the death of sin I rose \ 
Sweet was the new birth's glorious thrill, 
And day by day 'tis sw^eeter still ; 
Alive in Christ ! my spirit glows, 
And my glad heart sings on its way, 
As it recounts the wondrous word 
That reconciled me to my Lord. 

2 Alive in Christ ! I grow in grace, 
And, joyous, tread the upward road ; 
Holding communion sweet with God, 
I pass the mystic vales of sin ; 
Alive in Christ 1 yes all within 

Is purged from guilt and purified ; 
I closer seek my Saviour's side, 
And joy to see His smiling face. 

3 'Tis done; complete in Christ I stand.; 
All former joys are lost in this. 

The deep, subdued, subduing bliss ; 
Lord, I am naught. Thou, Thou, art all ; 



36 , GOOD AS GOLD. 



May Thy sweet peace forever fall 
On me, for my poor will is gone ; 
Thine is the best, let Thine be done, 
For so I love Thee, O my God. 

^^ Jesus the Light of the World. 

SHINING in darkness by faith we behold 
Jesus, the Light of the world ; 
Jesus, the brightness of glory untold, 
Jesus, the Light of the world. 
Kef.— O walk in the beautiful light [impearled ; 
That comes with the dew drops of mercy 
It shineth around us by day and by night, 
Jesus, the Light of the world. 

2 Shining in darkness thro' trials and fears, 

Jesus, the Light of the world ; 
Shining in darkness thro' sorrow and tears, 
Jesus, the Light of the woild. 

3 Shining in darkness, O Infinite Love 

Jesus, the Light of the world ; 
Shining in darkness wherever we move, 
Jesus, the Light of the world. 

^^ Come, Come and See. 

OYE who now would view Him, 
Come, come and see ; 
O ye who never knew Him, 

Come, come and see. 
Cho.— See Him in the manger lying. 
View Him in Gethsemane, 
See Him wounded, bleeding, dying, 
Christ the Lord, on Calvary- 
Dying there for you and me. 
2 If now in youth's bright morning, 
Come, come and see ; 
Find peace for life's adorning, 
Come, come and see. 



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3 O all 3'e tempest-tossed ones, 

Come, come and see ; 
Come, all ye weary, crossed ones, 
Come, come and see. 

4 All ye who live to doubt Him, 

Come, come and see ; 
How can you die without Him ? 
Come, come and see. 



5Q^ Christ Our King, 

COME join us in our happy song, 
For full of joy are we, 
Because the Saviour gave Himself 

From sin to make us free ; 
Aud now we'er happy in His love, 

His praise on earth we sing ; 
While angel hosts in heaven above, 
Kejoice in Christ their King. 
Cho. — Then come and join, and let the chorus ring, 
Till all the nations of the earth, 
Believe on Christ our King. 
2 Come join us in our happy song, 
The days are passing by ; 
And soon we'll join the white-robed ones 

Awa,y beyond the sky ; 
There all is heavenly joy and peace, 

And there the ransomed sing 
The praises of redeeming love, 

To Christ their Lord and King. 
3 Come join us in our happy eong, 

Your sweetest notes employ ; 
It will with gladness fill your heart. 

And make it leap for joy ; 
For He will bless you and forgive. 

And you this song may sing : 
Glory to God, salvation's free, 
Thro' Christ our Lord and King. 



GOOD AS GOLD. 



57^ Lay it Down. 

OCOME, sinner, come, 'tis mercy's call, 
Here at Jesus' feet ; 
O come and repentingly lay thy all 
Down at Jesus' feet. 

Kef.— O lay it down, lay it down, 

Lay thy weary burden down ; 
O lay it down, lay it down, 
Down at Jesus' feet. 

2 O come and believing seek thy rest, 

Here at Jesus' feet ; 
Thy heart with its heavy weight oppress'd, 
Lay at Jesus' feet. 

3 O come where thy faith can make thee whole. 

Here at Jesus' feet ; 
O come, and thy w^earj^, troubled soul 
Lay at Jesus' feet. 

4 O come, bless the Lord, there's room for thee, 

Here at Jesus' feet ; 
Thy burden of guilt, whate'er it be, 
Lay at Jesus' feet, 



go Happy News. 

HE has come, our Lord and Saviour, 
He has come the world to bless ; 
Every knee shall bow before Him, 
Every tongue His name confess. 
Eef.— Happy news, (O wonderful,) O wonderful 
Shout it forth to every chme ; [story, 

Happy news, (O sweet, )0 wonderful story, 
Shout it (shout it) forth to every clime. 
2 Thro' the birth of Christ our Saviour, 
Love to everynation flows. 
While the desert wastes, rejoicing, 
Bloom and blossom like the rose. 



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3 Thro' the birth of Christ our Saviour, 

Comes the gentle light of peace ; 
Heavy souls oppressed and troubled, 
In His mercy find release. 

4 With the mighty angel chorus, 

Let our humbler songs unite, 
While "we hail our great Redeemer, 
On this festive day so bright. 



5 9 ^ Lead Me Every Day. 

JESUS, Thou art calling me 
Every day, every day ; 
Thou dost bid me follow Thee, 
I am coming right away. 
Ref. — Help, O help me, Saviour mine^ 
Lest I wander from the way ; 
Hold my little hand in Thine, 
Lead me every day. 

2 Keep me very close to Thee 

Every day, every day ; 
Yer^^ humble may I be, 
Very earnest when I pray. 

3 I would love Thee more and more 

Every day, every day ; 
Thinking all Thy mercy o'er, 
When I work and when I play. 

4 Teach me lessons pure and sweet 

Every da}^, every day ; 
Thou canst make my willing feet 
Strong to run the heavenly way. 



QO, The Swelling of Jordan. 

WHAT wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan, 
Boldly rejecting the Lamb that was slain. 
Scorning the grief in Gethsemane's garden. 
Letting Him suffer and die all in vain ? 



-40 ■ GOOD AS GOLD. 



vCho. — Soon ill the midnight thy soul He'll be call- 
ing; 
Who then can save thee from danger ap- 
palling ? 
Too late to plead then for mercy and pardon ! 
What Avilt thou do ? 
What wilt thou do ? 
What wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan ? 

: 2 This side the river, friends nearest and dearest 
Leave thee to go on thy journey alone ; 
If in the valley of shadow thou fearest, 
Cling to the hand of the Crucified One. 

3 But in thy wanderings He follows thee ever, 

Seeking to win thee by night and by day ; 
Hear His sweet promise, '' I'll never, no, never 
Leave thee to perish, for I am the Way." 

4 Life's sun is setting and darkness is nearing ; 

Too late to-morrow thy pleading may be ; 
Tell Him thy sorrow, and trust Him, unfearing ; 
He who saved sinners will save even thee. 



To-day the Saviour calls. 

TO-DAY the Saviour calls ; 
Ye wanderers, come ; 
O ye benighted souls, 
Why longer roam ? 

2 To-da}' the Saviour calls ; 

O hear Him now ; 
Within these sacred walls 
To Jesus bow. 

3 To-day the Saviour calls ; 

For refuge fly ; 
The storm "of justice falls. 
And death is nigh. 



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4 The Spirit calls to-day ; 
Yield to His power ; 
O ijrieve Him not away, 
'Tis mercy's hour. 

g2^ Jesus will Help You. 

THE Saviour is calling 3^ou, sinner — 
Urging you now to draw nigh ; 
He asks you by faith to receive Him ; 
Jesus Avill help if you try. 
Ref. — Jesus will help you, 
Jesus will help you, 
Help you with gi-ace from on high ; 
The weakest and pooi-est the Saviour is calling ; 
Jesus will help if you try. 

2 Thro' Him there is life in believing ; 

Sinner, O why will you die ? 
Accept Him by faith as your Saviour ; 
Jesus will help if } ou tvj. 

3 There's danger in longer delaying, 

Swiftly the moments pass by ; 
If now you will come, there is mercy ; 
Jesus will help if you try. 



33^ Trim thy Lamjj, 

T3ISE and trim thy lamp, O Christian, 
Jl\ 'Tis a lamp of light divine ; 
In thy soul, with heavenl}" brightness, 
Let its beams of glory shine. 
Cho. — With the oil of grace so free, 

Mercy^fiUs that lamp for thee : 
Jesus lights the sacred flame ; 
Halleluiah to His name. 
2 Rise and trim thy lamp, O Christian, 
Keep it burning bright within ; 
Thou wilt need its beams to cheer thee 
Thro' 



42 GOOD AS GOLD. 



3 Trim tliy lamp and trim it quicklj', 

Let its rays be bright and clear ; 
Other eyes perhaps are waiting 
For its beams their hearts to cheer. 

4 Rise and trim thy lamp, O Christian, 

Let the world its luster see ; 
By thy daily walk convince them 
What a Christian life should be. 



Q^ I was Lost. 

I WAS lost,-— in darkness straying, 
Wand' ring farther from the fold ; 
All my weaknesses betraying, 

Shiv'ring with the bitter cold ; 
Torn and bleeding, sorely wounded 

By the thorns along the way, 
From the flock, and from the Shepherd, 
Foolishly I went astray. 

2 I was lost,— O sad condition ! 

I was lost to hope and grace ; 
Every step was toward perdition, 

Farther from my '^hiding place ;'' 
I was lost,— and Satan drew me 

Far away from flock and fold ; 
Sinners, only sinners knew me. 

They my feeble steps controled. 

3 I was lost,— but Jesus found me, 

Found me bleeding anii distressed ; 
Put His loving arms around me, 

Drew me closer to His breast ; 
Put His name and seal upon me, 

Wash'd me clean, and made me whole ; 
Jesus found me, and redeemed me, 

Jesus saved my guilty soul. 



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I' 



65. Time— I need Thee. 

■ NEED Thee every hour, 
Most gracious Lord ; 
No tender voice like Thine 

Can peace afford. 
Ref. — ^I need Thee, O I need Thee, 
Every hour I need Thee ; 
O bless me now. my Saviour ! 
I come to Thee. 

2 I need Thee every hour ; 
Stay Thou near by ; 

Temptations lose their power 
When Thou art nigh. 

3 I need Thee every hour, 
In joy or pain ; 

Come quickly and abide, 
Or life is vain. 

4 I need Thee every hour. 
Most Holy One ; 

O make me Thine indeed, 
Thou blessed Son. 



66. Tune— Precious Name, 

TAKE the name of Jesus with you. 
Child of sorroAv and of woe — 
It will joy and comfort give you, 
Take it, then, where'er you go. 
Cho, — Precious name, O how sweet ! 

Hope of earth and joy of heav'n, 
Precious name, O how sweet ! 
Hope of earth and joy of heav'n. 

2 O the precious name of Jesus ! 
How it thrills our souls with joy, 
When His loving arms receive us, 
And His songs our tongues employ ! 



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3 At the name of Jesus "bowing, 
Falling prostrate at His feet, 
King of kings in heaven we'll crown Him, 
When our journey is complete. 



67. Tune— Happy Day. 

O HAPPY day, that fixed my choice 
On Thee, my Saviour and my God, 
Well may this glowing heart rejoice 
And tell its raptures all abroad. 
Cho. — Happy day, happy day. 

When Jesus washed my sins away ; 
He taught me how to watch and pray. 
And live rejoicing every day; 
Happy day, happy day, 
When Jesus washed m}^ sins away. 

2 Now rest, my long-divided heart ; 

Fixed on this blissful center, rest ; 
Nor ever from thy Lord depart. 
With Him of every good possessed. 

3 High heaven that heard the solemn vow, 

That vow renewed shall daily hear. 
Till in life's latest hour I bow. 
And bless in death a bond so dear. 



O 



68. Tune— Forest. 

THAT my load of sin were gone ! 
O that I could at last submit 
At Jesus' feet to lay it down — 
To lay my soul at Jesus' feet ! 

2 Rest for my soul I long to find ; 
Saviour of all, if mine Thou art, 
Give me Thy meek and lowly mind. 
And stamp Thine image on my heart. 



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3 Break off the yoke of inbred sin, 
And fully set my spirit free ; 

1 cannot rest till pure within— 
Till I am wholly lost in Thee. 

^ g Tune— Near the Cross. 

JESUSj keep me near the cross, 
There a precious fountain, 
Free to all, a healing stream, 
Flovvs from Calvary's mountain. 
1^ Cho.— In the Cross, in the Cross 

IK Be my glory ever, 

m Till my raptured soul shall find 

• Rest beyond the river. 

2 Near the cross I'll watch and wait, 

Hoping, trusting ever, 
Till I reach the golden strand 
Just beyond the river. 

70 Lift the Royal Standard High. 

LIFT the royal standard high, with a firm and 
steady hand, 
Lift it hi2:h, while our songs we proclaim ; 
We are soldiers of a King, going forth at His 
command 
To fight in a glorious name. 
Ref.— Then lift (lift it high), then lift (lift it high), 
the ro3'al standard high ; 
Lift the royal standard high, 
It shall wave amid the sky, 
Till time and the world shall cease. 

2 Lift the royal standard high in the blaze of gospel 
light, 
Lift it high with a zeal that will show 
We are ready with our lives to protect its colors 

k bright, 

. And shield them against the foe. 



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3 Lift the royal standard liigh, blessed standard oi 

the Lord, 

Lift it high, now the ranks let us fill ; 

Lift the royal standard high, gather quickly at the 

word, 

O come, whosoever will. 



71, '^0, Not Despairingly. 

"VTO, not despairingly 
_LN Come I to Thee ; 
No, not distrustingly 

Bend I the knee ; 
Sin hath gone over me, 

Yet this is still my plea : 
Jesus hath died for me, 

Jesus hath died. 

2 Lord, I confess to Thee 

Sadly my sin ; 
Now, tell i all to Thee, 

All I have been ; 
Purge Thou my sin away, 

Wash Thou my soul this day. 
Take Thou my sin away, 

Lord, make me clean. 

3 Faithful and just art Thou, 

Forgiving all ; 
Loving and kind art Thou, 

When sorrows call ; 
Lord, let the cleansing blood, 

Let the dear healing flood, 
Clood of the Lamb of God, 

Pass o'er my soul. 



72^ Our Glad Jubilee. 

WAKE, wake the song ! our glad jubilee 
Once more we hail with sweet melody, 
Bringing our hymns of praise unto Thee, 
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Praise for Thy care by day and by night, 
Praise for the homes by love made so bright ; 
Thanks for the pure and the soul-cheering light 
Beaming from Thy word. 
Ref.— Then wake, wake the song ! our glad jubilee 
Once more we hail with sweet melody, 
Bringing our hymns of praise unto Thee, 
O most holy Lord ! 

2 Marching to Zion, dear blessed home ! 
Lord, by Thy mercy hither we come ; 
Guide us, we pray, where'er we may roam, 

Keep us in Thy fear; 
Fill every soul with love all divine, 
Now cause Thy face upon us to shine ; 
Grant that our hearts may truly be Thine 

All the coming year. 

3 Yet once again the anthem repeat. 
Join every Voice the Master to greet ; 
Love's sacrifice we lay at His feet, 

In His temple now: 
Jesus, accept the offering we bring. 
Blending with songs the odors of spring ; 
Still of Thy Avondrous love we will sing, 

Till in heaven we bow. 



"73^ The Lion of Judah. 

HOW sweetly o'er the mountain of Zion, 
lovely Zion, 
The anthem of ages comes sweeping along ; 
The anthem of the faithful, we hear it, and, re- 
joicing. 
Our hearts in glad measure keep tune with the 
song. 



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Ref. — O the Lion of Judah hath triumphed for ever, 

O the Lion of Judah is mighty and strong ; 

Sweet anthem of the faithful, we hear it, 

and, rejoicing. 

Our hearts in giad measure keep tune with 

the song. 

2 O happy, happy tidings, the kingdom now is 

opened. 
The seals are all broken ; proclaim it afai' ; 
From bondas:e and oppression by Him we are 

delivered, 
The Lion of Judah, the bright Morning Star. 

3 Hosanna in the highest, all glory everlasting, 

The cross and its banner triumphant shall 
wave ; 
Hosanna in the highest, all glory everlasting, 
The Lion of Judah His people will save. 



y4. ^^^^ ^i^' ^ Watchman/ 

LOOK up, look up, O watchman I 
Fast wane the hours of night; 
The mountain tops already 

Are fringed with golden light; 
The promised day is breaking, 

When every tongue shall sing, 
And every tribe and kindred 
Shall hail Messiah King. 
Cho. — ^Awake, O harp of glory, 
On Zion's towering hill. 
And let thy chords exulting 
Send forth a mighty thrill. 

2 Look up again, O watchman I 
Still brighter grows the scene; 
Each star beholds the morning, 
And vails its silver sheen; 



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The powers of sin are falling 
Beneath the Spirit's sword, 

And distant nations flocking; 
Around their conquering Lord. 

3 Now lift thy voice, O watchman I 

And join the choral song; 
God's Holy Word must triumph, 

Nor will the time be long; 
The Cross of our Redeemer, 

Held up by faithful hands, 
Shall banish heathen darkness, 

And rend its tyrant bands. 



75. What wilt Thou have me to Do? 

"TTTHAT wilt Thou have me to do ? 

V V Low at Thy feet, behold my prostration ; 
Prone on the earth I take Thy salvation ; 
Vile and unworthy, and darken'd by sin, 
Shine on this heart of mine, let Thy light in. 

2 What wilt Thou have me to do ? 
Long has my heart been lost in delusion, 
Conscience and will in helpless confusion ; 
Now from that bondage my spirit is free ; 
All this new life of mine give I to Thee. 

3 What wilt Thou have me to do ? 

Lord, I am Thine by precious redemption, 
Nor would I ask from labor exemption ; 
Tell me my duty and show me the way ; 
Where I can honor Thee, lead me, I pray. 

4 What wilt Thou have me to do ? 

Love makes me strong, nor shall I e'er falter; 
Body and soul I lay on Thy altar; 
Thou art my portion, my Saviour, my all ; 
I am Thy servant to go at Thy call. 



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7g^ Sing the Passing Years. 

OSING the passing years, 
The silver stars that lie 
Within the circling century 
Like pleiads in the sk}^ 
Cho. — fair in their flight are the years, (are the 
years), 
But fairer the years to come, (to come); 
When the world shall meet at the Master's 
feet, 
And the Word shall light them home. 

2 O sing the passing years, 

The golden lamps that shine 
Within the temple of our God, 
Around the Word divine. 

3 The clustered stars will set, 

The golden lamps be dim ; 
But all the glory comes from God, 
And all is ours in Him. 

4 The' other gracious years 

Shall light the sacred page, 
The living and indwelling Word 
Is ours from age to age. 

77^ All will be Well. 

THROUGH the love of God our Saviour, 
All will be well ; 
Free and changeless is His favor, 

All, all is well ; 
Precious is the blood that healed us ; 
Perfect is the grace that sealed us ; 
Strong the hand stretched out to shield us ; 
All must be well. 
2 Though we pass through tribulation, 
All will be well ; 
Ours is such a full salva-tion, 
All, all is well : 



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Happy still in God confiding, 
Fruitful, if in Christ abiding, 
Holy, thro' the Spirit's guiding, 

All must be well. 
3 We expect a bright to-morrow, 

All will be well ; 
Faith can sing thro' days of sorrow, 

All, all is well : 
On our Father's love relying, 
Jesus every need supplying, 
Or in living or in dying, 

All must be well. 



78. This I Know. 

LORD, my trust I repose on Thee ; 
O how great is Thy love to me ! 
Thou the strength of my life shalt be ; 
This I know, this I know. 
Ref.— Thine, Thine, and only Thine, 
Now and ever Thine ; 
Thou dost love me, Saviour mine 
This I know, this I know. 

2 Thou dost lead with a sweet command, 
Thou dost lead with a gentle hand ; 
On the rock of Thy Truth I stand ; 

This I know, this I know. 

3 I shall rise to a world of light, 

I shall rest in a mansion bright ; 
Then my faith shall be lost in sight ; 
This I know, this I know. 



yQ^ Gathering Home to the Silent Shore. 

GATHERING home to the silent shore, 
Eyes that are weary shall weep no more ; 
Softly they lay their burdens down. 
Leaving the cross to wear the crown. 



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Ref. — One by one, how soon 'twill be, 

The Lord will call for j-ou and me ; 
Swiftly the fleeting moments fall, 
O to be ready when He shall call ! 

2 Gathering home to the quiet shore, 
Sailing the billows of life no more, 
Safely they crossed the silent sea. 
Bearing the palms of victory. 

3 Sweetly they pass'd to the silent shore, 
Waking with Jesus to die no more ; 
Sighing for home, how sweet 'twould be, 
Beautiful heaven, to rest in thee I 



80, ^'^^ ■^^^^' "^^^^ Shut. 

IjiIVE were foolish, and five were wise, 
JD All were waiting with heavy eyes ; 
Five were ready, and five were not, 
Five remembered, and five forgot. 

Cho. — Their lamps were not filled. 
The wicks were not cut ; 
The bridegroom went in. 
And the door was shut. 

2 Who are foolish, and who are wise — 
Waiting, waiting with heavy eyes ? 
Who are ready, and who are not ? 
Who remembered, and who forgot ? 

3 These are foolish, and these are wise, 
Waiting, waiting with heavy eyes \ 
Some are doubting, and cling to sin, 
Some are trusting, and enter in. 

4 You, the foolish, hear Wisdom's cry, 
Days of waiting pass quickly by ; 
God is gracious, but know you not, 
Foolish sleepers will be. forgot ! 



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g 1 ^ Tune—Martyn, 

JESUS lover of my soul, 
Let me to Thy bosom fly, 
While the ragino^ billows roll, 

While the tempest still is high ; 
Hide me, O my Saviom*, hide, 

Till the storm of life is past ; 
Safe into the haven guide ; 
O receive my soul at last. 

2 Other refuge have I none ; 

Hangs my helpless soul on Thee ; 
Leave, leave me not alone ; 

Still support and comfort me ; 
All my trust on Thee is stay'd ; 
i_. All my help from Thee I bring ; 
,K Cover my defenceless head 

With the shadow of Thy wing. 



82. Tune— Coronation. 

ALL hail the power of Jesus' name I 
Let angels prostrate fall ; 
Bring forth- the royal diadem, 
And crown Him Lord of all. 

2 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, 
Ye ransomed from the fall, 

Hail Him who saves you by His grace. 
And crown Him Lord of all. 

3 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget 
The wormwood and the gall, 

Go, spread your trophies at His feet, 
And crown Him Lord of all. 

4 Let every kindred, every tribe, 
On this terrestrial ball, 

To Him all majesty ascribe, 
And crown Him Lord of all. 



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83^ Tune—Toplady. 

ROCK of A^es, cleft for me, 
Let me hide myself in Thee ; 
Let the water and the blood, 
From Thy wounded side which flow'd 
Be of sin the double cure — 
Save from wrath and make me pure. 

2 Could my tears forever flow, 
Could my zeal no languor know, 
These for sin could not atone ; 
Thou must save, and Thou alone ; 
In my hand no price I bring ; 
Simply to Thy cross I cling. 

3 While I draw this fleeting breath, 
When my eyes shall close in death, 
When I rise to worlds unknown, 
And behold Thee on Thy throne — 
Rock of Ages, cleft for me. 

Let me hide myself in Thee. 

g4^ Tune— Jesus Loves Me. 

JESUS loves me ! this I know, 
For the Bible tells me so ; 
Little ones to Him belong, 
They are weak, but He is strong. 
Cho. — Yes, Jesus loves me, 
Yes, Jesus loves me, 
Yes, Jesus loves me, 
The Bible tells me so. 

2 Jesus loves me ! He who died, 
Heaven's gate to open wide, 
He will wash away my sin. 
Let His little child come in. 

3 Jesus loves me ! He will stay 
Close beside me all the way ; 
If I love Him, when I die 

He will take me home on high. 



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Qg Tune— Olivet. 

MY faith looks up to Thee, 
Thou Lamb of Calvary, 
Saviour divine ! 
Now hear me while I pray. 
Take all my guilt away, 
O let me from this day 
Be wholly Thine. 
2 May Thy rich grace impart 
Strength to my fainting heart, 

My zeal inspire ; 
As Thou hast died for me, 
O may my love to Thee 
Pure, warm, and changeless be, 
A living fire. 



gg Waiting for the Crown. 

THE Christian, faint and weary, 
Still Journeys bravely on ; 
His brow with home-light beaming, 
He is waiting for the crown. 
Kef. — Waiting for the crown, Christian, 
Waiting for the crown ; 

Trusting in the name of Jesus, 
Waiting for the crown ; 
Keep on praying, keep on praying, 
Keep on praying. 
Waiting for the crown. 

2 The war will soon be over, 

The weary strife be done ; 
O Christian, do not falter, 
For the victory's almost won. 

3 O Christian, faint no longer ; 

Gird up thy loins with prayer ; 
Since Jesus bore thy sorrows. 
He will carry all thy care. 



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37^ They Ham Triumphed at Last. 

THEY have triumphed at last, 
They are safe on the shore, 
For the warfare is ended, 
And they hunger no more. 
Cho. — Hdlelujah ! Amen ! 

We will praise Him again ; 
They have triumphed, 6 the glory ! 
Hallelujah ! Amen ! 

They have triumphed in Jesus, 
And the warfare is o'er ; 

O glory, hallelujah ! 
We'll crown him once more. 

2 'Tis a song of the blest, 

Kolling o'er the bright plain ; 
'Tis the song of Redemption, 
Of the Lamb that was slain. 

3 They are safe home at last, 

From the wide rolling sea ; 
'Tis the song of the ransomed, 
'Tis the shout of the free. 



gg^ Follow Close. 

THINE on earth, and Thine in glory, 
I have promised. Lord, to be ; 
Wheresoever Thou dost guide me, 

I will follow close to Thee. 
Ref. — Follow close, follow close, 

I will follow close to Thee ; 
Where Thou goest, O my Saviour, 
I will follow close to Thee. 

2 Tho' the way is hedged about me, 
Tho' my path I cannot see. 
Holding fast the hand that leads me, 
Step by step I'll follow Thee. 



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3 Thro' temptation, toil and suff'ring, 

With Thy grace to comfort me, 
Thro' the furnace of affliction, 
If Thou wilt, I'll follow Thee. 

4 In the desert, on the mountain, 

O'er the restless, rolling sea, 
Anywhere, O loving Saviour, 
Anywhere I'll follow Thee. 

89. -^ -^^^ more Years Shall Roll. 

A FEW more j^ears shall roll, 
A few more seasons come, 
And we shall be with those that rest. 
Asleep within the tomb. 
Cho. — Then O my Lord, prepare, 

My soul for that great day ; 
O wash me m Thy precious blood, 

And take my sins away ; 
O wash me in Thy precious hlood5 
And take my sins away. 

2 A few more struggles here, 

A few more partings o'er, 
A few more toils, a few more tears, 
And Ave shall weep no more. 

3 'Tis but a little while. 

And He shall come again, 
Who died that we might live, who lives 
That we with Him may reign. 



90. ^ye've been Singing. 

WE'VE been singing, we've been singing 
In our Sabbath home to-day. 
How our Saviour like a shepherd 
Leads us in the heavenl}^ way. 

Ref. — 'tis sweet to follow Jesus, 
Sweet His little ones to be ; 
He is calling us so gently, 
Children, give your hearts to me. 



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2 We've been singing of His goodness, 

How He loves us all the while ; 
When we try our best to please Him, 
He rewards us with His smile. 

3 We've been singing of His mercy 

That will save us, every one, 
If we come to God the Father 

Thro' our Saviour, Christ the Son. 

4 Now our happy song is over, 

Once again we meet to part ; 
But we pray that God will bless us. 
And abide in every heart. 



Q \ ^ Make Haste and Come Down. 

<^^ 11 /TAKE haste and come down," for the 

IVl, Saviour is nigh ! 
On thee, wearv sinner, He fastens His eye ; 
He seeks not the Scribe or the proud Pharisee, 
But Jesus of Nazareth is waiting for thee — 
Is waiting for thee, yes, is waiting for thee, »« 
O yes, weary sinner, is waiting for thee. 

2 The sins of thy heart that have led thee astray, 
And made thee an outcast, from all in the way — 
The sins of thy life ever sordid and bold, 

The slave and the master of ill-gotten gold- 
Prevent not the Saviour from waiting for thee ; 
He waits to be gracious, is waiting for thee. 

3 To-day shall thy dwelling receive such a guest-r- 
The Saviour Himself ! and thy spirit shall rest ; 
He comes for '' to-day," but will ever abide. 

In morning and night will be still by thy side ; 
Full pardon and blessing His language will be, 
For Jesus of Nazareth is waiting for thee. 



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02 Soldiers of Christ are We. 

~ OLDIERS of Christ are we, 
Marching to victory, 
Marching to heaven ; 
In His bright armor dressed, 
His cross our chosen crest, 
And for our food and rest 
His word is given. 
Ref. — Marching on (boldly on), marching on 
(boldly on), 
Jesus bids us forward, 

Shout the battle call ; 
Now to vict'ry haste away. 

Ye soldiers all ; 
Till the truth shall gain the day. 
We fight or fall. 

2 Tho' foes our path surround, 
Though toil and cares abound, 

Onward we tread ; 
"We hear our Lord's command. 
We grasp each shining brand, 
And, like a banner grand, 

Hope waves overhead. 

3 Thou blessed Prince of Peace ! 
Give Thou our strength increase. 

Our courage raise ; 
And when our course is run, 
Warfare and labor done. 
To Thee our hearts in one 

Shall give the praise, 

4 Soldiers of Christ are we ; 
Light, Love and Liberty, 

Our battle call ; 
Till truth shall win the day, 
Till right shall gain the sway, 
Till sin is driven away, 

We fight or fall. 



60 GOOD A8 GOLD. 



93 ^€<^r Saviour, take us Home. 

WE wandered from Thy fold, 
So safe, so warm ; 
We shivered in the cold, 
The peltiDg storm. 
Cho.— -O take us, take us home, 

Dear Saviour, take us home ; 
Too long, too long Ave've wandered, 
Dear Saviour, take us home. 

2 All weary, worn and sore, 

And sad — so sad — 
We linger at Thy door, 
O make us glad. 

3 Now keep us by Thy side. 

No more to stray ; 
Be Thou our Friend and Guide 
Along life's way. 



94, Will you Stand ? 

OEEMEMBER there's a work to be done ; (to 
be done) ; ^ 

Are you ready for the race ? will you run ? (will vou 

run)? ^ ^ 

Are you striving for the crown to be won, (to be 
won), 
With a persevering faith and love ? 

Kef.— Will you stand for truth, and battle for the 
right? 
Will you firmly stand and keep your armor 
bright ? 
Then rejoice with vigor new. 
There's a crown of. life for you, 
In the mansion of glory above. 



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2 Are you ready for the cross ? can you say (can 

you say) 
You are ready for the toils of the way ? (of the way)? 
Are you trusting in the Lord ? do you pray (do you. 

pray) 
With a persevering faith and love ? 

8 Are 5'ou giving up the ways of the world? (of 

the world)? 
Are you la3iDg every weight now aside ? (now aside)? 
Are you clinging to the arm of your guide (of your 

guide) 
With a persevering faith and love ? 



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05. ^ ^^^ Besting in Hope. 

AM rostinof in hope, 
I am looking awny 
To the close of the night 

And the dawn of the day ; 
When my soul from its casket 
Of eaith shall remove, 
Where the Lord has a mansion for me above. 

2 I am resting in hope 

Of the friends I shall see, 
For I know on the shore 

They are watching for me ; 
By the river of ciystal 

They'll greet m'e in love, 

Where the Lord has a mansion for me abovGo 

3 I am resting in hope 

Of a crown and a palm, 
Of a robe that is wash'd 

In the blood of the Lamb ; 
O the joy that awaits me, 

The rapture and love. 

Where the Lord has a mansion for me above. 



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90. ^^^^ ^^^• 

LONG ago my Saviour sought me, 
Long ago, lons^ a^o ; 
With His precious life He bought me. 
Long ago, long ago. 

Cho. — Love and gratitude I owe 

Unto Jesus, for He bought me. 
Unto Jesus, for He sought me, 
Long ago, long ago. 

2 Such a loving Friend I needed. 

Long ago, long ago ; 

Yet His offer was unheeded, 

Long ago, long ago. 

3 Foolish was I not to hear Him, 

Long ago, long ago ; 
Foolish not to venture near Him, 
Long ago, long ago. 

4 By His death was I forgiven. 

Long ago, long ago ; 
And for me He purchased heaven, 
Long ago, long ago. 



Q7^ Tune — Hamburg. 

JUST as I am, without one plea, 
But that Thy blood was shed for me, 
And tliat Thou bidst me come to Thee, 
O Lamb of God ! I come, I come. 

2 Just as I am, and waiting not 
To rid my soul of one dark blot, 

To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, 
O Lamb of God ! I come, I come. 

3 Just as I am, though tossed about 
With many a conflict, many a doubt, 
With fears within, and foes without, 

O Lamb of God ! I come, I come. 



GOOD AS GOLD. 



4 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind, 
Sight, riches, healing of the mind, 
Yea, all I need, in Thee to find, 
O Lamb of God ! I come, I come. 

98, Tune— Hamburg. 

JUST as thou art, without one trace 
Of love, or joy, or inward grace, 
Or meetness for that heavenly place, 
O guilty sinner, come, O come. 

2 Thy sins I bore on Calvary's tree ; 
The stripes thy due, were laid on me, 
That peace and pardon might be free, 

O wuetched sinner, come, O come. 

3 Come, leave thy burden at the cross ; 
Count all thy gains but empty dross ; 
My grace repays all earthly loss — 

O needy sinner, come, O come. 

4 ^' The Spirit and the Bride say, Come ; " 
Rejoicing saints re-echo. Come ; 

Who faints, who thirsts, who will, may come ; 
Thy Saviour bids thee come, O come. 



99^ Tune— The Solid Eock, 

MY hope is built on nothing less 
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness ; 
I dare not trust the sweetest frame. 
But wholly lean on Jesus' name : 
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand ; 
All other ground is sinking sand. 

2 When darkness seems to veil His face, 
I rest on His unchanging grace ; 
In every high and stormy gale, 
My anchor holds within the vale ; 
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand ; 
All other ground is sinking sand. - 



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3 His oath, His covenant, and blood, 
Support me in the whelming flood ; 
When all around my soul gives way, 
He then is all my hope and stay : 
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand, 
All other ground is sinking sand. 



1 00. Tune— Sweet Hour of Prayer. 

SWEET hour of prayer ! sweet hour of prayer ! 
That calls me from a world of care, 
And bids me at my Father's throne 
Make all my wants and wishes known ; 
In seasons of distress and grief, , 
My soul has often found relief, 
And oft escaped the tempter's snare, 
By thy return, sweet hour of prayer. 

2 Sweet hour of prayer ! sweet hour of prayer I 
Thy wings shall my petition bear 
To Him whose truth and faithfulness 
Engage the waiting soul to bless ; 
And since He bids me seek His face, 
Believe His word and trust His grace, 
I'll cast on Him my every care, 
And wait for thee, sw^eet hour of prayer. 



101, Tune— Draw me Nearer. 

I AM Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice, 
And it told Thy love to me ; 
But I long to rise in the arms of faith, 
And be closer drawn to Thee. 
Ref. — Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, 
To the cross where Thou hast died ; 
DraAV me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, 
To Thy precious, bleeding side. 



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2 There are depths of love that I cannot know 
Till I cross the narrow sea ; 
There are heights of joy that I may not reach 
Till I rest in peace with Thee. 



102, ^^'^'^ ^^^ ^^'^^' again, 

OYER and over again 
The story of Jesus I'll tell; 
It fills me with rapture aud holy delight, 

No music can charm me so well ; 
Dear to my soul and treasured each word, 
NothiDg such joy and comfort can give ; 
Over again, yes, over again, 
I'll tell it as loDg as I live. 

2 Over and over again, 

When tempted and burdened with grief, 
A promise from Jesus has come to my heart 

And brought me a happy relief ; 
Kindly His hand has prospered my way, 

Pleasant thus far life's journey has been ; 
Blessings I share in answer to prayer, 

Yes, over and over again. 

3 Over and over again 

His goodness and mercy I prove ; 
He makes me to sit' at His banquet on earth, 

And covers me over with love ; 
This be my boast wherever I go. 

This be my work in pleasure or pain, 
Telling of Him who comforts my soul 

And cheers me again and again. 



103. -^^^^ ^'^^^^ -^^^• 

IN Thy cleft, O Rock of Ages, 
Hide Thou me ; 
When the fitful tempest rages, 
Hide Thou me ; 



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Where no mortal arm can sever 

From my heart Thy love forever, 

Hide me, O Thou Eock of Ages, 
Safe in Thee. 

2 From the snare of sinful pleasure, 

Hide Thou me ; 
Thou, my soul's eternal treasure. 

Hide Thou me ; 
When the world its power is wielding, 

And my heart is ahnost yielding, 
Hide me, O Thou Rock of Ages, 

Safe in Thee. 

3 In the lonely night of sorrow. 

Hide Thou me ; 
Till in glory dawns the morrow. 

Hide Thou me ; 
In the sight of Jordan's billow, 

Let Tliy bosom be my pillow ; 
Hide me, O Thou Rock of Ages, 

Safe in Thee. 



1 04. Scatter the Seed. 

S' CATTER the seed, and trust in the Lord, 
Scatter in hope of a blessed reward ; 
Seeds of devotion, of kindness and truth. 
Early may bloom in the bosom of youth. 
Kef. — Scatter the seed wherever you go. 

Scatter the seed, and blossoms will grow,- 
Blossoms that soon to fruit will expand ; 
Scatter the seed with a bountiful hand. 

2 Scatter the seed o'er valley and glade. 

Scatter in sunshine and scatter in shade ; 
Seeds of affection, of meekness and love, 
Soon may be gathered in fruitage above. 



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3 Scatter the seed again and again, 

Faithfully scatter and wait for the rain ; 
Striving in memory the promise to keep, 
Sow to the spirit, and joy shalt thou reap. 



\ 05 , Sweet EcUlelitjahs. 

SWEET hallelujahs ! the birds and the blossoms 
Chant forth in harmony praise to the Lord ; 
Sweet hallelujahs from penitent bosoms ; 
Angels in rapture re-echo the word. 

2 Sweet hallelujahs ! the works of creation 

Praise Him who only may e'er be adored ; 
Sweeter the thrill of a new animation, 
When sinners, pardoned, sing praise to the Lord. 

3 Sweet hallelujahs ! the great congregation 

Eound the white throne shall re-echo the word ; 
Pass with their palms thro' the gates of salvation. 
Singing forever their praise to the Lord. 



106. Wien Jesus Comes. 

THERE'LL be no more sorrow, 
When Jesus comes ; 
There'll be no more sorrow, 

When Jesus comes ; 
The bloom of Eden's lovliest flowers 

Shall crown this fair-robed world of ours ; 
There'll be no more sorrow, 

When Jesus comes ; 

There'll be no more sorrow, 

When Jesus comes. 

2 There'll be no dark valley, 

When Jesus comes ; 

There'll be no dark valley, 

When Jesus comes ; 



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No night shall fall on earth's green shore, 
When J esus reigns forever more ; 

There'll be no dark valley, 
When Jesus comes ;, 

There'll be no dark valley, 
When Jesus comes. 

3 There'll be no more parting, 

When Jesus comes ; 
There'll be no more parting, 

When Jesus comes ; 
O sweet shall be our soul's repose 

Where life's fair stream immortal flov/s ; 
There'll be no more parting, 

When Jesus comes ; 
There'll be no more parting. 

When Jesus comes. 



107. Tell us, ye Watchers. 

TELL us, O ye -watchers, 
Can ye see a sign 
Of the wondrous glories. 

Of the coming time ? 

On the mountain standing, 

. Looking far and near, 

Can ye see the gleaming 

Of the morning star ? 

Cho. — O ye faithful watchers, 

Tho' the night be long and dark, 
Slumber not, slumber not. 
Soon the morn will break. 

2 Tell us, O ye watchers, 
Can 3'e, where ja stand, 
See the mists roll upward 
From the sea and land ? 



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Can ye hear the music, 
Faint and far away, 

That will break around us 
In the latter day ? 

3 Not in Tain, ye watchers, 

Thro' the cold and damps, 
With a tireless patience 

Do ye trim your lamps ; 
Oft the weary stranger, 

In the dreary night, 
Smiles with sudden pleasure 

When he sees the light. 

4 Patient, ye watchers ; 

Do not count the hours 
That ye keep a look-out 

From the lonely towers : 
Sweetest words of blessing 

Will that servant hear. 
Whom the Lord finds waking 

When He shall appear. 



1 108. Work, Sing and Hoj)e. 

TO work for Jesus and His cause, 
This is the work for me ; 
That they who sit in darkness now, 
The Gospel Tight may see. 

Working for Jesus, blessed work,- 

Sweet will it ever be ; 
Working for Jesus, blessed work, 
This is the work for me. 

2 To sing of Jesus and His love, 
This is the song for me ; 
The blessed tidings fill my soul 
In heavenly melody. 



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Singing of Jesns, blessed song,- 
Sweet will it ever be ; 

Singing of Jesus, blessed song, 
This is the song for me. 

3 To hope in Jesus and His cross, 

This is the hope for me ; 
'Tis founded on His holy word, 
And sweet beyond degree. 

Hoping in Jesus, blessed hope,- 

Sweet will it ever be ; 
Hoping in Jesus, blessed hope, 
This^is the hope for me. 



109, Traveling Homeward. 

^"nE AY'LING homeward, trav'ling homeward, I 
-J- In the Saviour we are strong ; | 

He directs us on our journey, 
Fills our hearts with love and song. 
Ref. — Hallelujah ! (sing) Hallelujah ! (sing) Halle- 
lujah (sing) gladly sing ; 
"We are going, we are going 
To the palace oi a King. 

2 Trav'ling homeward, trav'ling homeward, 

Drawing nearer every day, 

To a mission bright with glory, 

That shall never fade away. 

3 Trav'ling homeward, trav'ling homeward, 

Tho' our hearts are oft oppl-essed ; 
Jesus kindly bears our burdens, 
Gives the weary spirit rest. 

4 Trav'lin,^ homeward, trav'ling homeward, • 

Our Redeemer's love to share ; 
We shall see Him in His kingdom, 
We shall dwell forever there. 



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1 1 Q Take M^ as I Am. 

JESUS my Lord, to Thee I cry, 
Unless Thou help me, I must die ; 
O bring Thy great salvation nigh. 
And take me as I am. 

Cho.— I turn to Thee, I turn to Thee, 

O have compassion. Lord on me ; 
To Thy dear arms for help I fiee ; 
Now take me as I am. 

2 Helpless I am, and full ot guilt. 

But vet for me Thy blood was spilt ; 
And Thou canst make me what Thou wilt, 
But take me as I am. 

3 Spirit of God, O breathe on me. 

The Saviour's glory make me see ; 
Changed to His image let me be ; 
Come take me as I am. 



IW iVo Boom for Jesus. 

'"VT"0 room for Jesus in the inn ! 
JlN The manger was His bed ; 
The King of glory finds on earth 

No place to lay His head; 
'Twas love for us that brought Him, 

Amid the woes of men. 
To share our tears and toils and fears, 
And save us from our sin. 
Cho.— I ought to love my Saviour, 

'Twas He who first loved me ; 
'Tis He who lived and died to save me ; 
Lord, I will love Thee. 

2 Upon the cross the Saviour dies 
That we maybe forgiven. 
And after all our life on earth, 
May find a place in heaven ; 



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How great the love of Jesus, 
To die for others' sin ! 

In Him I'll live my life below, 
And life eternal win. 



112. Coming One And All. 

WE are coming, one and all, 
At the welcome Sabbath call ; 
Gladly Vv'e turn our thoughts to-day 
From a busy world of care 
To the holy place of prayer, 
Singing happy songs on the way. 

Kef. — We are coming, one and all, 
Where so many blessings fall ; 
We are coming, we are coming with 
delight ; 
May the treasured words of love. 
From our dearest friend above, 
Ever keep us firm in the right. 

2 We are coming, Lord, to Thee ; 
Our Instructor wilt Thou be ; 

Teach us the way of life so sweet ; 
Every moment Thou dost lend, 
May Thy happy children spend. 

Learning precious truth at Thy feet. 

3 We are coming, blessed Lord : 
Thou hast told us in Thy word 

Still to the faithful Thou art nigh ; 
If we follow Thy command, 
May Thy gentle, gentle hand 

Lead us safely home by and by. 



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1 J Q Tune— Beautiful Biver. 

iHALL we gather at the river, 

Where bright angel feet have trod — 
With its crystal tide forever 

Flowing from the throne of God ? 
Cho. — Yes, we'll gather at the river, 

The beautiful, the beautiful river — 
Gather with the saints at the river 
That flows from the throne of God. 

2 On the margin of the river, 
AVashing up its silver spray, 
We will walk and worship ever, 
x\ll the happy, golden day. 

8 On the bosom of the river, 

Where the Saviour-King we own, 
We shall meet and sorrow never, 
'Neath the glory of the throne. 

4 Soon we'll reach the shining river, 

Soon our pilgrimage will cease ; 
Soon our happy hearts will quiver 
With the melody of peace. 



114. Tune—There is a Fountain. 

THERE is a fountain, filled with blood, 
Drawn from Immanuel's veins, 
And sinners plung'd beneath that flood 
Lose all their guilty stains. 

2 The dying thief rejoiced to see 
That fountain in his day ; 
And there may I, though vile as he. 
Wash all my sins away. 



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3 Dear dyin^^ Lamb, Thy precious blood 
Shall never lose its power, 
Till all the ransomed Church of God 
Are saved to sin no more. 



lis. Tune—Samou7\ More than Life. 

SAVIOUR, more than life to me, 
I am clinging, clinging close to Thee ; 
Let Thy precious blood applied 
Keep me ever, ever near Thy side. 
Ref. — Every day, every hour. 

Let me feel Thy cleansing power ; 
Ma}^ Thy tender love to me 
Bind me closer, closer, Lord, to Thee. 
2 Let me love Thee more and more, 
Till this fleeting, fleeting life is o'er ; 
Till my soul is lost in love. 
In a brighter, brighter world above. 



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116. Tune— Something for Thee, 

1 AVIOUR ! Thy dying love 

) Thou gavest me. 
Nor should I aught withhold, 

Dear Lord, from Thee ; 
In love my soul would bow, 

My heart fulfill its vow. 
Some offering bring Thee now, 

Something for Thee. 
2 O'er the blest mercy-seat, 

Pleading for me. 
My feeble faith looks up, 

Jesus, to Thee ! 
Help me the cross to bear, 

Thy wondrous love declare, 
Some song to raise, or prayer. 

Something for Thee. 



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117 Tune—Bevive us Again. 

"TTTE praise Thee, O God ! for the Son of Thy 

For Jesus who died, and is now gone above. 
Cho. — Hallelujah ! Thine the glory ; Hallelujah ! 
Amen ; 
Hallelujah ! Thine the glory ; revive us 
again. 

2 We praise Thee, O God ! for Thy Spirit of light, 
Who has shown us our Saviour, and scattered our 

night. 

3 All glory and praise to the Lamb that was slain, 
Who has borne all our sins, and has cleansed 

every stain. 

4 Kevive us again ; fill each heart with Thy love ; 
May each soul be rekindled with fire from above. 



l\ \ 8. AwaJce^ Ye Saints. 

AWAKE, ye saints, and lift your eyes, 
And raise your voices high ; 
Awake, and praise the sovereign love, 
That shows salvation nigh. 

Cho. — W^e are now, (we are now) looking o'er, 

(looking o'er). 
At the bright, (at the bright) sunny shore, 

(sunny shore) ; 
We are waiting till the Master calls us 
To rest forever more. 



2 Not many years their round shall run, 
Not many mornings rise. 
Till all its glories stand revealed 
To our admiring eyes. 



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3 Te wheels of nature, speed your course, 
Ye mortal powers, decay: 
Fast as ye brin^ Ibe night of death, 
Ye bring eternal day. 



J J g^ Give 7ne Jesus. 

TAKE the world, but give me Jesus, 
All its joys are but a name ; 
But His love abideth ever, 

Thro' eternal years the same. 
Cho. — the height and depth of mercy ! 
O the length and breadth of love / 
O the fullness of redemption. 
Pledge of endless life above ! 

2 Take the world, but give me Jesus, 

Sweetest comfort of my soul ; 
With mj^ Saviour watching o'er me, 
I can sing tho' billows roll. 

3 Take the world, but give me Jesus, 

Let me see His constant smile ; 
Then throughout my pilgrim journey, 
Light will cheer me all the while. 

4 Take the world, but give me Jesue; 

In His cross my trust shall be, 
Till, with clearer, brighter vision, 
Face to face my Lord I see. 



1 20. ^^'^ ^^'^^ found the Messiah. 

^^TTTE have found the Messiah," said An- 
VV drew of old, 
Himself a disciple of John, [hold 

Who with earnest delight sweetly bade them be- 
The Anointed, the life-giving One. 



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Cho. — We have fouud the Messiah, our Lord, 

(Messiah, our Lord). 
We have found the Messiah, our Lord ; 

(Messiah, our Lord). [Word ; 

O come and behold Him the life-giving 
Behold the Messiah, our Lord. 

2 So would we who have found Him, tho' feeble 

and weak, 
Proclaim the glad tidings to all ; [seek, 

He will turn away none who His presence will 
For the vilest may come at His call. , 

3 '■'■ We have found the Messiah ; " with joy wo re- 

peat 
The stor}^ of wonderful love ; [feet, 

Th5y who find Him on earth, and lie down at His 
Shall behold Him with rapture above. 



121. Praise ye the Father. 

PRAISE ye the Father for His loving kindness, 
Tenderly cares He for His erring children ; 
Praise Him, ye angels, praise Him in the heavens. 
Praise ye Jehovah ! 

2 Praise ye the Saviour, great is His compassion. 
Graciously cares He for His chosen people; [dren, 
Young men and maidens, ye old men and chil- 

Praise ye the Saviour ! 

3 Praise ye the Spirit, Comforter of Israel, 
Sent of the Father and the Son to bless us ; 
Praise ye the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, 

Praise ye the Triune God ! 



122. OneTi'ueWay, 

THERE is but one true way ; 
No other choice be mine ! 
Lord, every path must lead astray 
Save only Thine. 



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Kef. — There is but one true way, 
There is but one true way, 
And every path must lead astray 
Save only Thine. 

2 Here Christ's apostles trod, 

His martyrs won their crown ; 
Here every Saint for love of God 
The world laid down. 

3 The Lord's own blessed feet 

This narrow pathway wore, 
And pangs no anguish can repeat 
For us He bore. 

4 Because the way is His, • 

And victory is sure, 
And faith is more than present bliss, 
I can endure. 



J 23 Friend of Sinners, 

FRIEND of sinners, hear my plea, 
God be merciful to me ; 
Sinful though my heart be found. 
Let Thy grace much more abound ; 
In the riches of Thy grace 
Finds my soul its resting place. 
Kef. — Cleanse and clothe this heart of mine 
With Thy righteousness divine. 

2 Thou, my Advocate with God, 
Grant forgiveness thro' Thy blood ; 
With my heart I now believe, 
Thy atonement I receive ; 
Freely with my mouth confess 
Thee, my Lord, my Kighteousness. 



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3 Now I glory in Thy cross, 
What was gain I count but loss ; 
Count but shame my former pride, 
Self Avith Thee is crucified ; 
Cleanse me, clothe me in the dress 
Of Thy spotless righteousness. 

4 Trusting Thee, O Christ, my King, 
Shall my soul Thy praises sing ; 
Saved by Thee, Thou Holy One, 
Not by works w' ^*ch I have done ; 
Heart and tongue confess again, 
Thine the glory, Lord, Amen. 



124. Freely it Flows. 

COME to the fountain once opened for sin- 
Freely it flows, freely it flows ; 
Comfort and cleansing it gives you within — 

Freely it flows, freely it flows ; 
Here will the vilest find welcome and cheer, 
Here may the guilty ones ever draw near ; 
Jesus invites you, then come without fear — 
Freely it flows, freely it flows. 

2 Come, ye poor wanderers, weary and sad — 

Freely it flows, freely it flows ; 
Come to the fountain of love and be glad — 

Freely it flows, freelj- it flows ; 
Plunge in that flood and your sorrows shall cease, 
Find from your burdens a blessed release : 
Jesus now offers you mercy and peace — 

Freely it flows, freely it flows. 

3 Forth from the side that was wounded for you— 

Freely it flows, freely it flows ; 
Life blood of Him who was holy and true — 
Freely it flow3, freely it flows ; 



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Washed in the blood of the Lamb that was slain, 
Saved from corruption, from ,2;uilt and its stain, 
Gladly we'll join in the blessed refrain — 
Freely it flows, freely it flows. 



125. ^^^ Name I Love. 

THERE is a name I love to hear, 
I love to speak its worth ; 
It sounds like music in mine ear, 

The sweetest name on earth, 
Cho. — Jesus, the name I love so well, 
The name I love to hear ; 
No saint on earth its worth can tell, 
No heart conceive how dear. 

2 It tells me of a Saviour's love. 
Who died to set me free ; 
It tells me of His precious blood, 
The sinner's perfect plea. 

8 It bids my trembling heart rejoice, 
It dries each rising tear ; 
It tells me, in a '^ still small voice," 
To trust and never fear. 



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126. Not my Own. 

"OT my own ! not my own ! 
Purchased by a Saviour's blood ; 
He hath suffered to atone, 
He hath reconciled to God. 
Ref. — Not my own ! not my own ! 
Purchased by a price divine ; 
Not my own ! not my own ! 
Keep me, Lord, forever Thine, 



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2 Not my own ! not my own ! 

Saviour, Thine this mortal frame ; 
All its powers, for Thee alone, 
All shall glorify Thy name. 

3 Not my own ! not my own ! 

Saviour, Thine this ransomed soul ; 
Into Thy blest image grown, 
Thou possess and use the whole, 

4 Not my own ! not my own ! 

Body, soul, resigned to Thee; 
Mine no more, hut Thine alone, 
Thine to all eternity. 



J Send the Bible. 

FAR o'er the rolling billow, 
Where stars their watches keep^ 
There comes, in tones heart-rending, 

A cry of anguish deep 
From millions vainly seeking 

The light of truth so fair. 
From millions hungry, starving,' 
The Bread of Life to share. 
Cho.— O send to them the Bible 
Across the ocean wave. 
With kind and faithful teachers, 
Their precious souls to save, 

2 Their sad and touching story. 

Our Christian hearts should move 
With pity^s tender feeling, 

And sympathizing love ; 
O may we all remember 

Our Lord's divine command : 
As He has kindly blest us, 

To give with generous hand. 



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3 O send the Holy Bible 

Where heathen darkness reigns, 
And captive ones are striving 

Beneath a tyrant's chains ; 
Go, plant the cross of Jesus 

On every foreign shore, 
Till sorrow's mournful wailing 

Shall rend our hearts no more. 



128, ^^ Forward. 

aO forward, the signal is waving afar, [war ; 
The host of the Mighty are marshaled for 
All clad in their arm.or so radiant and bright,^ 
And bearing their colors that gleam in the light. 
Cho. — That host of the Mighty are marching along> 
O hark to their voices that lift up a song : 
All praise to the Father, His name be adored. 
Who gives us the vict'ry thro' Jesus our Lord. 

2 Behold them, behold them as onward they move, 
Still turning to Zion, their dwelling above ; 
They follow their Leader, and shout as they go, 
A crown for the victor, defeat for the foe. 

> 3 Come join this great army, now rally, and sing 
Of Jesus, their glorious Commander and King ; 
O haste, let us enter the ranks of the Lord, 
And know that we never shall lose our reward. 



1 29. C1io.nt for Opening Sunday School. 

OUR Father, consecrate this hour, 
We I pray that | Thou wilt | come :] 
O bless the reading of Thy word. 
With- I in our pleasant | Sabbath [ Home. 



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2 To those who teach and those who learn, 

Thy I heavenly | grace im- | part ;| 
O may thy truth, like precious seed, 
Spring I up and grow in | every | heart. 

3 Keceive our prayer, forgive our sins, 

O I save us, | every | one ;jl 
We ask it, Father, in the name 

Of I our Redeemer, | Christ, Thy | Son. | 
Amen. 



130, Harvest Home. 

HARVEST Home ! O hear the chiming 
Of the sweet-toned memory bells, 
Till with childhood's scenes of pleasure 

Every heart with gladness swells; 
Think we now of ripened harvests, 
Autum rich with garnered store; 
Reapers too with heads now silvered, 

Some whose hands will work no more. 
Ref. — Harvest Home ! sing Harvest Home! 
Wake with joy the stany dome ; 
Rest, ye reapers, by the way, 
Sow again at dawn of day. 

% Harvest Home ! the golden Present 

Tells of harvests yet to come. 
While we lovingly and kindly 

Bid the reapers welcome home ; 
Some in fertile fields have gathered 

Some, perchance, have gathered leaves ; 
Many who went forth with weeping 

Bring with joy the smiling sheaves. 

3 Lo ! the hearth-stone brightly glowing. 

Board with bounteous cheer o'erspread ; • 
May our hungry souls be nourished 
With the ever-living Bread ; 



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Harvest Home ! the songs of glory 
Echo from, the other shore, 

Where the reapers all are shouting 
^'Harvest Home ! " forevermore. 



131^ He Saxes Me. 

HE saves me, each moment He saves me, 
I know He abides in my soul ; 
I rest me beneath His protection, 
And smile tho' the billows may roll. 
Ref. — He saves me, He saves me, 

O praise to his infinite mercy ; ■ 
He saves me, He saves me, 
He saves me forevermore. 

2 He saves me, each moment He saves me, 

All glory to Jesus my Lord ; 
He lifts me above my temptation, 
He anchors my soul on his word. 

3 He saves me, each moment He saves me, 

Unworthy and weak as I am ; 
In this will I boast and be thankful, 
I'm saved thro' the blood of the Lamb. 



132. Tune— The Old, Old Story. 

TELL me the Old, Old Story 
Of unseen things above, 
Of Jesus and His glory. 

Of Jesus and His love ; 
Tell me the Story simply, 

As to a little child,. 
For I am weak and weary, 
And helx^less and defiled. 



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Cho.— Tell me the Old, Old Story, 
Tell me the Old, Old Story, 
Tell me the Old, Old Story 
Of Jesus and His love. 

2 Tell me the same Old Story, 

When you have cause to fear 
That this world's empty glory 

Is costing me too dear ; 
Yes, and when that world's glory 

Is dawning on mv soul, 
Tell me the Old, Old Story ; 

'^ Christ Jesus makes thee whole.'* 



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133. Tune—l Love to Tell the Story. 

LOVE to tell the Story 
Of unseen things above, 
Of Jesus and His glory, 

Of Jesus and Hfs love ; 
I love to tell the Story, 

Because I know it's true ; 
It satisfies my longings 
As nothing else would do. 
Cho.— I love to tell the Story, 

'Twill be mv theme in glory, 
To tell the Old, Old Story 
Of Jesus and His love. 

2 I love to tell the Story ! 

For those who know it best 
Seem hungering and thirsting 

To hear it like the rest ; 
And when, in scenes of glory, 

I sing the New, New Song, 
'Twill be the Old, Old Story 

That I have loved so long. 



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1 34. Tune— Cross and Croivn. 

MUST Jesus bear the cross alone, 
And all the world go free ? 
No, there's a cross for every one, 
And there's a cross for me. 

2 How happy are the saints above, 

Who once went sorrowing here ; 
But now they taste un mingled love. 
And joy v/ithout a tear. 

3 The consecrated cross I'll bear, 

Till death shall set me free ; 
And then go home my crown to wear, 
For there's a crown for me. 



135^ Tune—Horton. 

CiOME, saith Jesus' sacred voice, 
' Come and make my path your choice ; 
I will guide you to your home ; 
Weary pilgrim, hither come. 

2 Hither come, for here is found 
Balm for every bleeding wound. 
Peace which ever shall endure, 
Best eternal, sacred, sure. 



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J 3 6 . Tune—Shining Shore. 

"Y days are swiftly gliding by, 
And I, a pilgrim stranger, 
Would not detain them as they fly, — 
Those hours of toil and danger. 
Cho. — For now we stand on Jordan's strand, 
Our friends are passing over ; 
And just before, the shining shore 
W^e may almost discover. 



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2 Should coming days be dark and cold, 

We will not yield to sorrow, 
For hope will sing, with courage bold, 
" There's glory on the morrow." 

3 Let sorrow's rudest tempest blow. 

Each chord on earth to sever, 
Our King says, come, and there's ourhomCj 
Forever ! O forever ! 



1 37. Tune— Shining Shore. 

WE meet you here, our brethren dear, 
With ne'er a shade of sorrow ; 
The old 3'ear gone, the new comes on 
AVith many a glad to-morrow. 
Cho. — But when we stand on Canaan's land, 
And glory shines before us. 
To God we'll bring, and ever sing, 
Our hallelujah chorus. 
2 "We meet j-ou here, old dying year, 
Thy solemn voice comes o'er us ; 
But from thy dust we humbly trust 
A better year's before us. 



]_ 3g^ Praise Ye Jehovah. 

PRAISE ye Jehovah ! come with songs before 
Him, 
Maker, Redeemer, mighty Lord of all ; 
While all the angels joyfully adore Him, 

Let all the world before his foot-stool fall. 
Cho. — Praise the Lord, all ye nations ; 
Praise the Lord, all ye people ; 
Come before His presence with a shout and 
song ; 
Spread wide the story, give Him all the 
glory ; 
He hath redeemed us, we to Him belong. 



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2 Winds of the vallej^, tempests of the mountain, 

Thunders above us— voices of His v/ill— 
Billows of ocean, waters of the fountain, 
Move at His word and all their works fulfill. 

3 Great is Jehovah I heav'n and earth will praise 

Him, 
God everlasting, evermore the same ; 
This be the song our hearts shall ever raise Him ; 
Maker and Saviour, glory to His name ! 



139. Beyond the Smilin g and the Weeping. 

BEYOND the smiling and the weeping, 
I shall be soon ; 
Beyond the waking and the sleeping, 
Beyond the sowing and the reaping, 
I shall be soon. 
Cho.— Love, rest, and home ! 
Sweet, sweet home ! 
O how sweet it will be there to meet 

The dear ones all at home ; 
O how sweet It will be there to meet 
The dear ones all at home. 

2 Beyond the parting and the meeting, 

I shall be soon ; 
Beyond the farewell and the greeting, 
Beyond the pulse's fever beating, 

I shall be soon. 

3 Beyond the frost-chain and the fever, 

I shall be soon ; 
Beyond the rock-waste and the river, 
Beyond the ever and the never, 

I shall be soon. 



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Is there Boom for Me. 
Q AVIOUR, at Thy blessed feet, 
O Is there room, room for me ? 
Where so niany love to meet, 
Is there room for me ? 
I would tell Thee what I need, 
I would now Thy promise plead ; 
Jesus, at Thy blessed feet, 
Is there room for me ? 

2 I would come and seek Thy face ; 

Is there room, room for me ? 
Tell me, in Thy fold of 2:race 
Is there room. for me ? 
Wilt Thou change this heart of mine- 
Make me now achild of Thine ? 
Saviour, at Thy blessed feet. 
Is there room for me ? 

3 In the many mansions fair, 

Is there room, room for me ? 
Shall I hear Thy welcome there ? 
Is there room for me ? 
Ma\' I join the happy throne^ ? 
May I iearn the glad new song ? 
Jesus, at Thy blessed feet, 
Is there room for me ? 



14-1. Nearer, dear Jesus. 

NEARER, dear Jesus, draw nearer to me. 
Light in the darkness, dear Lord, would 
I see ; 
Lift up the shadows so long round me thrown. 
Lead me and guide me in paths of Thine own. 
Ref. — Nearer, dear Jesus, O nearer to Thee ; 
Nearer, dear Jesus, O nearer to Thee ; 



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2 Nearer, dear Jesus, come walk by my side, 
Nearer, till wholly in Thee I abide ; 
Never again would I grieve Thee away ; 
Hold me and keep me, dear Jesus, I pray. 

3 Tenderly, Lord, draw me nearer to Thee, 
Nearer, till Thou thine ow;i image shalt see ; 
Nearer, till purified wholly within, 

I shall be done with the world and with sin. 



142. ^^^^ ^^^^^ ^y l^f^rtd. 

HOLD Thou my hand, so weak I am and 
helpless, 
I dare not take one step without Thy aid ; 
Hold Thou my hand, for then, O loving Saviour, 
No dread of ill shall make my soul afraid. 
Rep. — Hold Thou my hand, till, all my journey 
over, 
I see the gates of Eden-land so fair ; 
Hold Thou my hand, O do not, do not leave 
me. 
Hold Thou my hand till I am safely there. 

2 Hold thou my "hand, and closer, closer draw me 

To Thy dear self, my hope, ray joy, my all ; 
Hold Thou my hand lest haply I should wander, 
And, missing Thee, my trembling feet should 
fall. 

3 Hold Thou my hand, the way is dark before me 

Without the sunlight of Thy face divine ; 
But when by faith I catch its radiant glory. 
What heights of joy, what rapturous songs are 
mine ! 

4 Hold Thou my hand, that when I reach the mar- 

gin 
Of that lone river Thou did'st cross for me, 
A heavenly light may flash along its waters. 
And every wave like crystal bright shall be. 



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143. Breast the Wave, Christian, 

BREAST the wave, Cliristian, when it is 
strongest ; 
Watch for day, Christian, when night is longest ; 
Onward and upward still be thy endeavor ; 
The rest that remaineth endnireth forever. 

3 I'ight the fight, Christian, Jesus is o'er thee ; 
Run the race, Christian, heaven is before thee ; 
He who hath promised faltereth never ; 
O trust in the love that endureth forever. 

3 Lift the eye, Christian, just as it closeth ; 
Raise the heart, Christian, ere it reposeth ; 
Nothing thy trusting soul from Christ shall sever ; 
Thou soon shalt mount upward to praise Him 
forever. 



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1 44, ^ Revive Us, Blessed Saviour, 

REVIVE us, blessed Saviour, 
Fill each heart with Thy love ; 
Come in mercy, we entreat Thee, 
Come in power from above. 
Ref. — O revive us, O revive qs. 

Bless our waiting souls, we pray Thee ; 
Hallelujah ! hallelujah ! 
Thine the praise evermore. 

2 O revive us, blessed Saviour, 
Bind our hearts with Thy chain ; 

Holy Spirit, we entreat Thee, 
Now revive us again. 

3 O revive us, blessed Saviour, 
Seal oar hearts, v>'e implore ; 

Let Thy blessing rest upon us, 
O revive us once more. 



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4 O revive us, blessed Saviour, 
Keep our hearts in Th}^ love ; 
O prepare us for Thy mansion 
In Thy kingdom above. 



145. ^' ^^^^ Fields are White to Harvest. 

10 ! the fields are white to harvest ; 
J Who will thrust the sickle in ? 
Who will reap the golden glory 

Satan ever strives to win ? 
Prone to evil, men will follow 

Paths their fathers long have known ; 
In their blindness, still they worship 
Gods of clay, and wood, and stone. 

2 There are many, many children, 

Growing up to sin and shame ; 
And their little lips are never 

Taught to speak a Saviour's name ; 
Tho' the sun is shining o'er them, 

Bathing all in glorious light, 
Yet their hearts are full of shadows 

Darker than the darkest night. 

3 Lo ! the Master looks imploring ; 

Lo ! the myriad heathen stand, 
Waiting for the gospel message 

To arouse the slumbering land ; 
Who will bear the blessed tidings — 

Spread the knowledge far and wide — 
Telling heathen, wretched heathen, 

'Twas for them a Saviour died ? 



1 46 . Iivill Praise my God. 

I WILL praise my God when the morning breaks, ' 
And the glad new earth from its silence wakes ; 
I will praise my God in the still calm night, 
Ere the stars grow dim in the dawning light. 



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Ref. — I will praise His name, for 'tis joy to sinp^ 
With the angel throng as they crown Him King ; 
I will praise His Name, for 'tis joy to sing 
With the angel throng as they crown Him King. 

2 I Avill praise my God when the shadows creep 
O'er the quiet vale and the mountain steep ; 
When the stars come out in the silent sky, 

1 will lift my heart to the throne on high. 

3 I will praise my God in the shining hours, 
When the path I tread is a path of flowers ; 

I will praise Him still when the bright wreaths 

fade, 
And the flowers of hope in the dust are laid. 



147^ I TJianh Thee, Lord. 

I THANK Thee, Lord, that in Thy blood 
My guilt is vi ashed away ; 
I thank Thee that mine eyes behold 

A bright and glorious day ; 
I thank Thee, Lord, for faith to see 
A world of endless joy in Thee. - 

2 I thank thee for a throne of Grace 

Where thou dost bend Thine ear, 
And I may breathe my soul's request 

When only Thou canst hear, 
And hold communion sweet with Thee, 

When Thine eye beholdeth me. 

3 I thank Thee for the hope of life 

That looks beyond the tomb ; 
I thank Thee for the light that shines 

To cheer me thro' its gloom ; 
And, Lord, for all Thy gifts to me, 

My loudest praise I give to Thee. 



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148, The Toils of the Way. 

" Y life is a wearisome journey, 

I'm sick with the dust and the heat ; 
The rays of the sun heat upon me, 

The briars are wounding my feet ; 
But the City to Avhich I am going 
Will more than my trials repay ; 
All the toils of the road will seem nothing, 
When I get to the end of my way. 
Kef. — All the toils of the way, toils of the way, 
Jesus my Saviour will more than repay ; 
All the toils of the road Avill seem nothing, 
When I get to the end of my way. 

2 I know there are hills to climb upward, 

And oft I am sighing for rest ; 
But He who appoints me my pathway 

Will lead me as seemeth Him best ; 
Yes, I know in His word He has promised 

That strength He will give as my day ; 
All the toils of the road will seem nothing, 

When I get to the end of my way. 

3 O when the last step has been taken, 

And I to the city draw near, — 
When beautiful songs from the angels 

Are wafted with joy to my ear, — 
O the rapture and bliss of that moment 

Will more than my sorrow repay ; 
All the toils of the road will seem nothing. 

When I get to the end of my way. 



1 49 . Beautiful Heaven, my Home. 

HOME, home, brightest and fairest I 
Hope, hope, sweetest and best I 
Thou, thou, home of my Saviour, 
Beautiful heaven of rest ! 



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Kef. — Home, home, sweet, sweet home I 
Beautiful Heaven, my home ! 
Home, home, sweet, sweet home I 
Beautiful Heaven, my home I 

2 Home, home, shall I behold thee? 

Safe, safe, safe from all fear — 
Bright, bright, over my waking, 
Will the sweet morning appear ? 

3 Long, long here I have wandered, 

Far, far, far from thy rest ; 
Ne'er, ne'er can I forget thee, 
Beautiful home of the blest. 

4 Home, home, fadeless, eternal — 

Thou, Thou, Jesus my King — 

When, when shall I behold thee, 

When with the glorified sing ? 



150. Tune— Lenox. 

BLOW ye the trumpet, blow 
The gladly solemn sound ; 
Let all the nations know, 

To earth's remotest bound, 
The year of jubilee is come ; 
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 

2 Jesus, our great High- priest, 

Has full atonement made ; 
Ye weary spirits, rest ; 

Ye mourning souls be glad ; 
The year of jubilee is come ; 

Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 

3 Exalt the Lamb of God, 

The sin-atonins: Lamb ; 
Redemption by His blood 

Through all the world proclaim; 
The year of jubilee is come ; 

Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 



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151^ Tune—Lenox, 

SOLDIERS of Christ, arise, 
And put 3^ our armor on ; 
Engage your enemies ; 

Let'every fear be gone ; 
Now take the field, the fight renew, 
And never yield ; '' tho' faint, pursue." 

2 Wage war with every foe, 

Eor God is on your side ; 
Let all the nations know 

That you in God confide : 
Gird on your sword, the fight renew ; 

Look to the Lord ; ^' tho' faint, pursue.' 

3 Ne'er lay 3-our weapons down 

Till death shall close the strife — 
Till you receive a crown 

Of everlasting life : 
On God depend, the fight renew ; 

As Gideon conquered, so shall you. 



152. Tune--- Vi'oT'k, for the Night 

WORK, for the night is coming. 
Work through the morning hours ; 
AVork while the dew is sparkling, 

Work 'mid springing flowers \ 
Work when the day grows brighter, 

Work in the glowing sun ; 

Work, for the night is coming. 

When man's work is done. 

2 Work, for the night is coming. 
Work through the sunny noon ; 
Fill brightest hours with labor, 
Rest comes sure and soon ; 



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Ghe every flying minute 

Something to'keep in store ; 
Work, for the night is coming, 

When man works no more. 
S Work, for the night is coming, 

Under the sunset skies ; 
While their bright tints are glowing, 

Work, for the dayhght flies ; 
Work till the last beam fadeth, 

Fadeth to shine no more ; 
Work while the ni2:ht is darkening^ 

When man's work is o'er. 



Tune— America, 

MY country, 'tis of thee. 
Sweet land of liberty, 
Of thee I sing ; 
Land where my fathers died, 
Laud of the pilgrim's pride, 
From every mountain side 
Let freedom ring. 

2 My native country, thee, 
Land of the noble, free, 

Thy name I love ; 
I love thy rocks and rills, 
Thy woods and templed hills, 
My heart with rapture thrills 

Like that above. 

3 Our fathers' God ! to Thee, 
Author of liberty, 

To Thee we sing ; 
Long may our land be bright 
With freedom's holy light ; 
Protect us by Thy might, 

Great God, our King ! 



98 GOOD AS GOLD. 



1 54. Tune— Hold the Fort. 

BROTHERS ! rally for the conflict, 
See the banner wave ; 
Temperance bands are pressing onward 
Fallen men to save. 
Cho. — Hear a mighty host of freemen 
Son^s of triumph raise ; 
Love hath conquered, chains are broken. 
Give to God the praise. 

2 Burst the tyrant's bands asunder, 

Set the captives free ; 
Let rejoicing wives and mothers 
Shout the jubilee. 

3 Led no more by passion captive, 

Haunts of vice we shun ; 
Happy hearts and smiling faces 
Tell of victory won. 



155. -^^^ -^^y ^^^^'^^ Gleaned. 

ALL day I have gleaned with the reapers, 
And Jesus was with me the while ; 
I could not be weary of labor, 

So cheered was my heart with His smile. 
Ref. — I'll ^lean till the summer is ended, 

I'll glean till the harvest shall cease ; 
Then, bearing the sheaves I have gathered, 
Go home to the Master in peace. 

2 All day I have gleaned with the reapers, 

And felt it was sweet to be there. 
To work with the servants of Jesus, 
And help them their burdens to bear. 

3 All day I have gleaned with the reapers, 

And now, as my eyelids I close, 
I cannot help thinking of Eden, 
Dear home of eternal repose. 



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156. Tenderly Be Leads Us, 

TENDERLY He leads us, 
All our days below ; 
Carefully He shews us. 

Every step we go. 
Ref. — Tenderly He leads us, 
Every step we go ; 
O how sweet to trust Him, 
All the way below. ^ 

2 Thro' the HolySph'it, 

We are taught the way 
Upward to His Kiogdom, 
Brighter far than day. 

3 They who early seek Him, 

With an humble mind, 
Pardon, life and comfort. 
Evermore shall find. 



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157. '^'hat can I Give My Saviour \ 

HAT can I give my Saviour, 
Who g-ave so much to me ? 
I can repay Him never, 

Whose blood has made me free ; 
Of what I have I'll give Him, — 

The labor of my hands ; 
My feet shall run to serve Him 
Who broke my slavish bands. 

2 I'll give my time to Jesus ; 

Not only prayer and praise 
Shall do the Master honor, 

But humble working days ; 
And every lowly labor 

Performed in "love for Him, 
He will Himself acknowledge 

When sun and stars are dim. 



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3 I'll give, if I have money, 

Or lend it to the Lord ; 
I shall not want for any, 

Depending on His word ; 
I'll ,2,-ive my heart to Jesus — 

All other gifts were poor — 
Mind, soul, and all my being, 

While endless years endure. 



Fair is the Morning Land. 

FAIR is the morning land, 
Bright is the shore, 
Where all the saints of God 
Dwell evermore. 

Ref. — Come to the shining land ; 
Come, come away ; 
Come with the angel band. 

Beautiful as they ; 
Come, little children, come ; 

Hear the angels saj' : 
Come to the shining land, 
Come, come away. 

2 There in the morning land, 

Sweetly they sing ; 
Jesus its glory is, 
Jesus our King. 

3 There in the morning land. 

All, all is fair ; 
This is the joy they feel, 
Jesus is there. 



159 Mary's Faith and Love. 

' CANNOT bathe in odors sweet 

My Saviour's head with Mary's care ; 
And yet, like Mary, at his feet 
I sit and learn my duty there. 



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Ref. — Mary's love, (to her Lord), so pure, 
(so pure)', 
Mary's faith, (in His truth), so di- 
divine, (divine), 
Mary's love (to her Lord) ever deep 
and strona:. 
Her faith, Her love shall be mine, 

2 O let me bear the Christian's part, 

And love as Mary loved of yore ; 
O let me into some poor heart 
The balm of consolation pour. 

3 Henceforth my all I freely give 

To Him whose death my life has won ; 
And by His grace I'll try to live 
More faithful than I yet have done. 



1 60. Upward where the Stars are Burning. 

UPWARD where the stars are burnings 
Silent, silent in their turning, 
Round the never-chaiigiiig pole ; 
Upward where the sky is brightest. 
Upward where the blue is lightest, — 
Lift I now my longing soul. 

2 Far beyond that arch of gladness, 
Far beyond these clouds of sadness^ 

Are the many mansions fair ; 
Far from pain and sin and folly j, 
In that palace of the btly — 

I would find my mansion there. 

3 Where the Lamb on high is seated, 
By ten thousand voices greeted, 

Lord of lords, and K^ng of kings ; 



102 GOOD AS GOLD. 



Son of man, they crown, they crown Him, 
Son of God, they own, they own Him, 
With His name the palace rings. 



161. Come to the Great Physician. 

""^rO eyes to see the fairest of the fair ! 
JJN No pleading lips to offer up a prayer 1 
No ears to hear the message from above ! 
No voice to sing the wonders of His love ! 
Ref. — O come to the Great Physician, come, (to the " 
Great Physician), 
O come to the Great Physician, come ; 
The blind shall see, 
The deaf shall hear. 
With grace and cheer 
Christ healeth thee. * 

2 No loving heart to entertain the Lord ! 
No hand of faith to take the saving word ! 
No willing feet to run the narrow way ! 
No will subdued to own His kingly sway ! 

3 No gospel armor palsied limbs can wear. 

No shield of faith the doubting soul shall bear ; 
No helmet bright thy head with hope shall crown. 
Till at His feet thou lay thy weakness down. 



162. Bring in the Tithes. 

BRING in the tithes to the storehouse. 
Thus saith the King of kings ; 
He who is guarding His children 
Under his migl^ty wings. 
Ref. — Bring in the tithes, 
Bring in the tithes, 
Bring in the tithes to the storehouse ', 
Come with your gifts to the altar, 
Lay them before His throne. 



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2 Bring in the tithes to the storehouse, 

Prove, and His word believe ; 
He will bestow you a blessing, 
More than 3'e can receive. 

3 Bring in the tithes to the storehouse. 

Bring them in faith sincere ; 
Worship the Lord with gladness. 
Serve Him with holy fear. 



163. Sear the Master call for Reapers. 

HEAR the Master call for reapers, 
See the fields already white ; 
Promises of glorious harvest 
Crown each sunny slope and height. 

Cho. — Reapers ! reapers ! send more reapers ; 
Lord of the harvest, hear our cry ; 
Send them forth to gather fruitage 
For the garner in the sky. 

2 Swift the harvest time is passing ; 

Ripened fruits ungathered fade ; 
Without reapers they must perish ; 
Lo ! the Master calls for aid. 

3 Gird thee then for earnest labor, 

Idleness the Master grieves ; 
Thrust thou in the gospel sickle, 
Bearing home the precious sheaves. 



1 64. Tune— Saviour, Like a Sfiepherd. 

SAVIOUR, like a Shepherd lead us, 
Much we need Thy tenderest care ; 
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us, 
For our use Thy folds prepare ; 

Blessed Jesus, 
Thou hast bought us. Thine we are. 



104 GOOD AS GOLD, 



2 Thou hast promised to receive us 

Poor and sinful though we be • * 
Thou, hast mercy to relieve us, ' 
Grace to cleanse, and power to free • 
Blessed Jesus, ' 

We will early turn to Thee. 

3 Early let us seek Thy favor, 

Early let us do Thy will ; 
Blessed Lord and only Saviour, 
With Thy love our bosoms fill • 
Blessed Jesus, ' 

Thou hast loved us, love us still. 



165. Tune-Bojjlston, 

DID Christ o'er sinners weep 9 
T . ^ ^"^ ^^^'^^ ^^^ cheeks be dry ? 
Let floods of penitential grief 
Burst forth from every eye. 

2 The Son of God in tears 

The wondering angels see ; 
Be thou astonished, O ray soul ♦ 
He shed those tears for thee. ' 

3 He wept that we might v/eep • 

Each sin demands a tear ; ' 
In heaven alone no sin is found. 
And there's no weeping there. 

166. Tune— More Love to Thee. 

MORE love to Thee, O Chiist, 
More love to Thee ! 
Hear Thou the prayer I make 

On bended knee ; 
This is my earnest plea, 
More love, O Christ, to Thee. 
More love to Thee I 



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2 Once earthly joy I craved, 

Sought peace and rest ; 
NoAV Thee alone I S63k, 

Give what is be.'t ; 
This all my prayer shall be, 
More love, O Christ, to Thee, 

More love to Thee ! 

3 Then shall my latest breath 

Whisper Thy praise ; 
This be the parting cry 

My heart shall raise ; 
This still its prayer shall be — 
More love, O Christ, to Thee, 

More love to Thee ! 



y Twu—Boylston. 

OHOLT Spirit, come, 
And Jesus' love declare ; 
O tell us of our heavenly home, 
And guide us safely there. 

2 Our unbelief remove, 

By Thine almighty breath ; 
O work the wondrous work of love, 
The mighty work of faith. 

3 Come with resistless power, 

Come with almighty grace ; 
Come with the long expected shower, 
And fall upon this place. 



Tune— Jesus Paid it alL 

KEDEEMING work is done, 
The debt of sin is paid ; 
The precious Lamb of God, 
My sacrifice is made. 



106 GOOD AS GOLD, 



Ref. — Jesus paid it all ; 

All to Him I owe ; 
Sin had left a crimson stain ; 
He washed it white as snow. 

2 I'll bow at Jesus' feet, 

And plead His grace so free ; 
I'll wash me in His blood, 
That blood was shed for me. 

3 Yes, Jesus paid it all ; 

To Him the glory be ; 
His love my pardon speaks, 
And grace has set me free. 



J g g ^ ^une— Talmar. 

ONE there is, above all others, 
Well deserves the name of friend ; 
His is love beyond a brother's. 
Costly, free, and knows no end. 

2 Which of all our friends, to save us, 

Could or would have shed his blood ? 
But our Jesus died to have us 
Reconciled in Him to God. 

3 O for grace our hearts to soften ! 

Teach us, Lord, at length, to love ; 
We, alas ! forget too often 
What a friend we have above. 



1 YO ^^^ ^^^ Saviour in, 

?nniS the Saviour who would claim 

JL Entrance to your heart ; 
Will you send your Lord away ? 

Will you say, " Depart" ? 
He will all your trials share. 

He will cleanse you from all sin ; 



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Cho. — 'Tis your Saviour, 'tis your Saviour standing 
there, (let Him in), [in), 

Haste, and let Him in, let Him in, (let Him 
Lest He turn away, let Him in. 

2 No one like the Saviour knocks 

At the Sinner's door ; 
'Tis no stranger that implores, 

He has knocked before ; 
He has often sought your heart, 

Shall He cleanse it now from sin ? 

3 O how can you bid Him wait 

Till another day, 
When already Jesus weeps 

At the long delay ? 
^Twas for you that Jesus died, 

And 'tis you He longs to win ; 



' Tis not Far to Jesus. 
?rpiS not far to Jesus, 
JL He is everywhere, 
Watching o'er His children 
With a tender care. 

Ref. — Early if we seek Him, 

Early we shall fiad Him ; 
'Tis not far to Jesus, 
He is everywhere. 

2 'Tis not far to Jesus ; 

No 'tis very near; 
He is all around us, 
He is with us here. 

3 'Tis not far to Jesus ; 

how glad we are ; 
'Tis not far to Jesus, 
He is everywhere. 



108 GOOD AS GOLD, 



If we want to love Jlim, 

Let -Qs go and pray ; 
Then our hearts can find Him, 

Now, this very day. 



172. Follow On. 

DOWN in the valley with my Saviour I would 
go. 
Where the flowers are blooming and the sweet 

waters flow ; 
Ever3^where he leads me I would follow, follow 

on, 
Walking in His footsteps till the crown be won. 
Ref. — Follow, follow, I'would follow Jesus, 

Anj^where, everywhere, I would follow on ; 
Follow, follow, I would 'follow Jesus, 
Everywhere He leads me I would follow 
on. 

2 Down in the valley with my Saviour I would go, 
Where the storms are sweeping and the dark 

waters flow ; 
With Hishandto lead me I will never, never fear ; 
Dangers cannot fright me if my Lord is near. 

3 Down in the valley, or upon the mountain steep, 
Close beside my Saviour would my soul ever 

keep ; 
He will lead me safely in the path that He has 

trod. 
Up to where they gather on the hills of God. 

1'73 Here we. Meet. • 

HERE we meet. 
Friends we greet. 
Glad we take our places. 
While are found. 
All around, 
Happy, smiling faces. 



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2 God above, 
Full of love, 

Sent: liis Sou to save us; 
We will raise 
Loudest praise 
For the life He gave us. 

3 Every day 
We will pray 

For His grace to guide us ; 
He will care, 
Break each snare, 

In His bosom hide us, 

4 Love His cause. 

Keep his laws, 
Doubt or leave Him never ; 

By and hj, 

Up on high, 
Rei2:n with Him for ever. 



Poor Wande7'er, Come. 

POOR wand'rer, faint and dying 
Within a stranger land. 
With none to whisper comfort, 

Or lave thy burning hand ; 
Poor wand'rer from thy Father, 

Who longs His child to see. 
Come home, and share His tender love 
That yearns in pity for thee. 

Ref. — Sweet tones, gentle and clear, 
Sweet tones float on thine ear ; 
O perishing soul, their warning obey. 
Come home, come quickly to-day. 



110 GOOD AS GOLD. 



2 Thy feet are pierced and bleeding, 

Now break the tempter's chains ; 
Arise and speed thee homeward, 

While yet thy strength remains ; 
The cruel pangs of hunger 

Thou canst no longer bear ; 
Come home, for in thy Father's house 

There's bread, there's bread and to spare, 

3 Take heart, thy Father cometh, 

No cloud is on His brow ; 
Look up as He approacheth 

With smiles to meet thee now ; 
A word, O wand'rer, speak it. 

And pardoned thou shalt be ; 
O come, enjoy the rich repast 

His love provideth for thee. 



1 75. ^^^^ ^^^ My Footsteps Fail? 

HOW can my footsteps fail. 
If still I Avalk with Thee? 
Hast Thou not promised, Lord, 

My rod and staff to be — 
My rod and staff on this bleak shore, 
"My rod and staff forevermore ? 

2 How can I say 'tis dark. 

When Thou Thyself art light. 
And o'er my soul dost shed 

Such floods of glory bright. 
That far above terestrial things, 
I seem to rise on angel v/ings? 

8 At last the end will come. 
And then my eyes will view 
The breaking of a morn 

With joys forever new ; 
But sweeter far than all 'twill be, 
Thy voice to hear, Thy face to see. 



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1 76. Come to the Saviour To-day. 

OCOME to the Saviour to-day, 
He waits to be gracious and kind ; 
To seek Him no longer delay, 
And pardon and peace you shall find. 
Cho. — O come to-day, 
O come to-day ; 
He waits to be gracious, no longer delay : 
O come to the Saviour to-day. 

2 O come to the Saviour to-day. 
Nor linger in doubt and in fear ; 

This moment the summons obey, 
'Tis Jesus who bids you draw near. 

3 O come to the Saviour to-day, 
Ye wear}^ ones, laden and sore ; 

Your burdens on Him you may lay, 
And find a sweet rest evermore. 



1 77. Time—Dennis. 

BLEST be the tie that binds 
Our hearts in Christian love ; 
The fellowship of kindred minds 
Is like to that above. 

2 Before our Father's throne 

We pour our ardent prayers ; 
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, 
Our comforts and our cares. 

3 We share our mutual woes, 

Our mutual burdens bear ; 
And often for each other flows 
The sympathizing tear. 



112 GOOD AS GOLD. 



\ 73^ Tune— Dennis. 

BLEST be Thy love, dear Lord, 
That taught us this sweet way, 
To love Thee only for Thyself, 
And for that love obey. 
2 O Thou, our soul's chief hope. 
We to Thy mercy fly ; 
Where'er we are, Thou canst protect, 
Whate'er we need, supply. 
B Whether we sleep or wake, 
To Thee we both resign ; 
By night we see, as well as day, 
If Thy light on us shinco 
4 Whether we live or die. 
Both we submit to Thee ; 
In death we live, as well as life. 
If Thine in death we be. 



I'^Q, Tune—Hendon. 

BLESS, O Lord, the opening year 
To each soul assembled here ; 
Clothe Thy word with power divine. 
Make us willing to be Thine. 

2 Shepherd of Thy blood-bought sheep. 
Teach the ston}^ heart to weep ; 

Let the blind have eyes to see, 
See themselves, and look to Thee. 

3 Where Thou hast Thy w^ork begun, 
Give new strength the race to run ; 
Scatter darkness, doubts, and fears, 
Wipe away the mourner's tears. 

4 Bless us all, both old and 3"oung ; 
Call forth praise from every tongue ; 
Let the whole assembly prove 

All Thy power and all Thy love. 



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180 Tune—llorton. 

THINE forever ; God of love, 
Hear us from Thy throne above : 
Thine forever maj- we tje, 
Here and in eternity. 

2 Thine forever ; Lord of life, 
Shield us thro' our earthly strife ; 
Thou, the Life, the Truth, the Way, 
Gurde us to the realms of daj^ 

3 Thine forever ; O how blest, 
They who find in Thee their rest ! 
Saviour, Guardian, heavenly Friend, 
O defend us to the end. 

4 Thine forever ; Thou our Guide, 
All our wants iDy Thee supplied, 
All our sins by Thee forgiven, 
Lead us, Lord, from earth to beaven. 



1 8 ][ Tune— What a Friend. 

WHAT a Friend we have in Jesus, 
All our sins and griefs to bear \ 
What a privilege to carry 

Everything to God in prayer ! 
O what peace we often forfeit, 

O what needless pain we bear — 
All because we do not carry 
Everything to God in prayer. 

2 Have we trials and temptations ? 

Is there trouble anywhere ? 
We should never be discouraged, 

Take it to the Lord in prayer ; 
Can we find a friend so faithful. 

Who will all our sorrows share ? 
Jesus knows our every weakness, 

Take it to the Lord in prayer. 



114 * GOOD AS GOLD. 



3 Are we weak and heavy laden, 

Cumbered with a load of care ? 
Precious Saviour, still our refuge, — 

Take it to the Lord in prayer ; 
Do thy friends despise, foi sake thee ? 

Take it to the Lord in prayer ; 
In His arms He'll take and shield thee, 

Thou wilt find a solace there. 



182. Lovely Zion. 

ZION, thy temple, how lovely and beautiful ! 
Naught with thy splendor our souls would 
compare ; 
God is thy glory, thy garment of righteousness, 
He has adorned thee with precious jewels rare ; 
He has commanded the watchmen to guard thee; 

Lo ! on the hill-tops thy towers we behold ; 
Strong are the walls that encompass the city, 
They are of jasper and overlaid with gold. 

2 Praise in thy temple, so lovely and beautiful ! 

Praise for thy Maker continuall}^ waits ; 
There they shall sing, who are gathered to wor- , 
ship Him ; 

Peace be around thee and joy within thy gates ; 
There shall the remnant of those who are scattered, 

Those who in exile have wandered on for years, 
Haste, and with gladness return unto Zion, 

Losing in rapture their sorrows and their tears. 

3 Zion, thy temple, how lovely and beautiful ! 

Naught with thy splendor our souls would com- 
pare ; 
Peace be around thee, our hope and our dwelling 
place. 

Home where the faithful immortal crowns shall 
wear ; 



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Pure from the mountain, the streams that, de- 
scending, 
"Water so gently thy verdure blooming vales, 
Bathing the leaves of the rose and the lily, 
Making more fragrant thy sweet and pleasant 
gales. 



183, The Children's Saviour. 

CHRIST, who once among us 
As a child did dwell, 
Is the children's Saviour, 
And He loves us well ; 
If we trust His promise, 

He will let us rest 
In His arms forever, 
Leaning on His breast. 

2 Though we may not see Him, 

For a little while, 
We shall know He holds us, 

Often feel His smile ; 
Death will be to slumber 

In that sweet embrace, 
And we shall awaken 

To behold His face. 

3 Jesus, our good Shepherd, 

Laying down Thy life. 
Lest Thy sheep should perish 

In the cruel strife. 
Help us to remember 

All Thy love and care. 
Trust in Thee, and love Thee, 

Always, everywhere. 



184. Young Pilgrims. 

IFE'S journey we have started, 
It's opening dawn is bright ; 



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116 GOOD AS GOLD. 



We'll tune our songs aright ; 
The flowers that blossom ever 

Around our pilgrim feet^ 
With holy joy we'll gather, 
And sip their dewy sweet. 

Cho. — In the land of sacred story, 
Far, far beyond the sky, 
The pearly gates of glory 
Will open by-and-by, 
Will open by-and-by. 
Will open by-and-by, 
The pearly gates of glory 
Will open by-and-by. 

3 With cheerful steps we'll hasten, 

Nor heed the tempter's charms ; 
But to the spirit listen 

That calls to Jesus' arms ; 
'Twill make life's burden lighter, 

To feel God's gracious love ; 
And ever}' precept brighter 

That points to realms above, 

3 His Holy Book will ever 

Our onward footsteps guide. 
Until we reach our Saviour, 

And rest us at His side ; 
And when we meet our Jesus, 

Our tears all wiped away, 
We'll take the harp He gives us. 

And shout and sing for aye. 



185o Awake Thou^ Sleeper, 

AWAKE thou, O sleeper ! 
There's something to do ; 
The heart needs preparing ; 



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The work now be sharing, 
'Tis waiting for you, 
'Tis waiting for you. 

2 Awal^e thou, O sleeper ! 

There's much to be done , 
Good seed must be sowing, 
Lest tares should be growing 
With harvest begun 5 
With harvest begun. 

3 Awake thou, sleeper ! 

The morning is spent ; 

The day now is hasting, 

And time quickly wasting, 

The time God has lent, 

The time God has lent. 

4 Awake thou, O sleeper ! 

Yes, up and away ; 

The light now is waning, 

But one hour remaining ; 

How short is the day I 

How short is the day ! 



1 gg^ Sound the Alarm. 

SOUND the alarm, let the watchman cry, 
Up ! for the day of the Lord is nigh ; 
Who will escape from the wrath to come ? 
Who have a place in the soul's bright home ? 

Ref, — Sound the alarm, watchman, 
Sound the alarm. 
For the Lord will come with a con- 
quering arm ; 
And the hosts of sin, as their ranks 

advance, 
Shall wither and fall at His glance. 



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2 Sound the alarm, let the cry go forth 
Swift as the wind o'er the realms of earth ; 
Flee to the Rock where the soul may hide, 
Flee to the Rock, in its cleft abide. 

3 Sound the alarm on the mountain's brow, 
Plead with the lost by the wayside now ; 
Warn them to come and the truth embrace, 
Urge them to come and be saved by grace. 

4 Sound the alarm in the youthful ear, 
Sound it aloud that the old may hear. 
Blow ye the trump while the day-beams last. 
Blow ye the trump till the light is past. 



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1 87. ^'^^ ** ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^ 

'"HO is there like Thee, 
Jesus, unto me ? 
None are like Thee, none above Thee, 
Thou art altogether lovely ; 
None on earth have we. 
None in heaven, like Thee. 

2 Plant Thyself in me ; 
I will learn of Thee 
To be holy, meek, and tender ; 
Wrath, and pride, and self, surrender ; 
Nothing shouldst thou see 
But Thyself in me. 

3 When at last I stand 
On the Jordan's strand, 
Be Thou there, O Christ, beside me, 
Thro' the gloomy waters guide me ; 
Take me then to be 
Ever, Lord, with Thee. 



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1 gg^ Just on the Border. 

JUST on the border now we are standing, 
Watching the dear ones gliding away ; 
Just on the border waiting the boatman 
Gently to bear us safe o'er the spray. 

Ref. — Soon in the harbor joyful we'll anchor, 

Anchor where Jesus welcomes the blest ; 
There will our trials slumber forever, 
Calmed like the tempest sweetly to rest. 

2 Just on the border, O there is comfort ! 

Yonder our Saviour smiles from the shore ; 
Waving us onward, lovingly, kindly. 
Home where the weary sorrow no more. 

3 Just on the border, let us take courage ; 

Others are crossing hopeful and strong ; 
Over the water smooth as a mirror, 
List to their triumph wafted in song. 

4 Faith in her gladness brings us from Canaan 

Clusters of fruitage, garlands of flowers ; 
Joy for our sorrow, praise for our weeping, 
Garments of glory soon will be ours. 



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189. Saviour, to Thy Mercy Seat, 

1AVI0UR, to Thy mercy seat, 
) Humbly trusting, I draw near ; 
Now my waiting spirit meet, 
Lend to me Thy gracious ear. 

2 Thou canst cleanse the vilest stain, 
Now apply Thy precious blood ; 
Let no spot of guilt remain. 
Wash me in the crimson flood. 



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3 Saviour, hear my earnest prayer, 
Now Thy great compassion show ; 
Let my contrite spirit share 
All Thy mercy can bestow. 

190. S^ioXl tve all Meet f 

SHALL we all meet at home in the morning. 
On the shores of the bright crystal sea, 
With the loved ones who long have been waiting ? 

What a meeting indeed it will be ! 
Cho. — Gathered home, (gathered home), gathered 
home, (gathered home). 
On the shore of the bright crystal sea ! 
Gathered home, (gathered home), gathered 
home, (gathered home). 
With our loved ones forever to be ! 

2 Shall we all meet at home in the morning, 

And from sorrow forever be free ? 
Shall we join in the songs of the ransomed ? 
What a meeting indeed it will be ! 

3 Shall we all meet at home in the morning, 

'Our blessed Redeemer to see ? 
Shall we know and be known by our loved ones? 
What a meeting indeed it will be ! 



191^ I Love Thee, 

I LOVE Thee, O Lord, 
I believe in Thy word ; 
I love Thee, I love Thee, 
I love Thee, my Lord. 
Ref. — How sweet to love Thee, 
And near Thee to be ! 

But sweeter, far sweeter, 
That Thou lovest me. 



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2 By day and by night, 

In the vale, on the height, 

In tumult or silencej 
Thou art my delight. 

3 But ear never heard 
Sweeter song, sweeter word, 

Than this I am singing : 
Thou lovest me, Lord. 

4 This song I can sing 

Till m}' spirit takes wing ; 

'Tis me that Thou lovest, 
My Saviour and King. 



192. Closer, Dear Lord, to Thee. 

CLOSER, dear Lord, to Thee, closer to Thee ; 
Hid 'neath Thy shelf ring wing my soul 
would be ; 
This still <ny song shall be to all eternity- 
Closer, dear Lord, to Thee, closer to Thee. 
Ref. — Closer to Thee, closer to Thee, 

Closer, dear Lord, to Thee, closer to Thee, 

2 Foot-sore I onward press, trusting and true. 
Knowing Thy loving arm will bear me through ; 
This theme eternally my pray'r and song shall be 
Closer, dear Lord, to Thee, closer to Tliee. 

3 When on my vision falls the morning light, 

O what a glorious crown shall greet my sight ! 
Then I shall go to be closer, deai" Lord, to Thee, 
Closer, dear Lord, to Thee, closer to Thee. 



193. Tune—Eescue the Perishing. 

RESCUE the perishing, 
Care for the dying, 



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Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave ; 

Weep o'er the erring ones, 

Lift up the fallen, 
Tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save. 

Cho. — Rescue the perishing, 
Cave for the dying ; 
Jesus is merciful, 
Jesus will save. 

3 Though they are slighting Him, 

Still He is waiting, 
Waiting the penitent child to receive ; 

Plead with them earnestl}'. 
Plead with them gently, 

He will forgive if they only believe. 

3 Down in the human heart, 
Crushed by the tempter, 
Feelings lie buried that Christ can restore ; 
Touched by a loving heart, 
Wakened by kindness, 
Chords that were broken will vibrate once 
more. 



1 Q4 Tune— Lebanon. 

I WAS a wandering sheep, 
I did not love the fold ; 
I did not love my Shepherd's voice, 

I would not be controlled ; 
I was a wayward child, 

I did not love my home ; 
I did not love my father's voice, 
I loved afar to roam. 

2 The Shepherd sought His sheep, 
The Father sought His child ; 
They followed me o'er vale and hill; 
O'er deserts waste and wild ; 



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They found me ni,^h to death, 
Famished, and faint, and lone ; 

They bound me with the bands of love, 
They saved the wandering one. 

3 Jesus my Shepherd is ; 

'Twas He that loved my soul ; 
'Twas He that washed me in His blood, 

'Twas He that made me whole ; 
'Twas He that sought the lost, 

That found the wandering sheep ; 
'Twas He that brought me to the fold — 

'Tis He that still doth keep. 



295^ Tune— Brown . 

IN all my Lord's appointed ways 
My journey I'll pursue : 
*' Hinder me not," ye much loved saints, 
For I must go with you. 

2 Through duties and through trials, too, 

I'll go at His command ; 
'' Hinder me not," for I am bound " 

To my Immanuel's Ian I. 

3 And when my Saviour calls me home, 

Still this my cry shall be — 
" Hinder me not ! " come, welcome, death, 
I'll gladly go with thee. 



1 96. Tune-We Shall Meet. 

WE shall meet bej^ond the river, 
By and b}', by and by ; 
And the darkness will be over, 

By and by, by and by ; 
With the toilsome journey done, 
And the glorious battle won, 
We shall shine forth as the sun, 
By and by, by and by. 



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2 We shall strike the harps of glory, 

By and by, by and by ; 
We shall sing redemption's story, 

By and by, by and by ; 
And the strains for evermore 
Shall resound in sweetness o'er 
Yonder everlasting shore, 

By and by, by and by. 

3 Wearing robes of snowy whiteness, 

By and by, by and by ; 
And with crowns of dazzling brightness, 

By and by, by and by, — 
Then, our storms and perils passed. 
And with glory ours at last, 
We'll possess the kingdom vast, 

B}^ and by, by and by. 



]_ g^. Never Falter. 

NEVER, never falter. 
Cheerily go 
Where the Saviour leadeth, 

Braving every foe ; 
At the post of duty 
Faithfully stand, 
Wearing still the armor, 

Sword in hand. 
Ref. — Never, never falter ; 
This be the song ; 
We will sing together 
As we march along ; 
Pressing boldly onward, 

Happy are we ; 
Soldiers in the royal army glad to be. 

2 Never, never, falter, 
Manfully fight ; 
Dare to be like Daniel, 
Steadfast in the right ; 



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Keep this goodly counsel 

Ever in view, 
We must all be valiant, 

Firm and true. 

3 Jesus watches o'er us, 

Lovingly near ; 
He it is who bids us 

Smile at every fear ; 
Never be discouraged — 

Never, oh no ; 
Where His hand directs us, 

There we'll go 



198. Tes, we Fart. 

YES, we part, but not forever — 
Joyful hopes our bosoms swell ; 
They who love the Saviour never 
Know a long, a last farev>'ell ; 
Blissful unions, 
Blissful unions 
Lie beyond this parting vale. 

2 Sweet this hour of benediction, 

When such unions come to mind — 
When each holy heart-Gonviction, 
W^ith the promises combined, 

Tells of meetings, 

Tells of meetings 
B}^ our God for us designed. 

3 What a morrow beams before us ! 

Brighter far than tongue can tell — 
Glorious morrow to restore us 
Him with whom we long to dwell, 

Dwell forever. 

Dwell forever ! 
Brethren dear, farewell, farewell ! 



126 GOOD AS GOLD, 



199. Havpy Song. 

TTTE are now in youth's bright morning, 

VV Cheerily we're passing on ; 
Joys around us sweetly dawning 
Tell us joys may yet be won. 

Ref. — We are young and we are happy, 

We are happy, happy in our song ; 
We are young and we are happy, 
Happy, happy in our song. 

2 If the charms of earth are fleeting, 

And should quickly pass away, 
Still the Holy Spirit's greeting 
Shall not with those charms decay. 

3 Wisdom's cheering voice invites us 

To the feast of Jesus' love, 

And a foretaste here delights us 

On our way to realms above. 

4 When we cross the shining portal 

On the banks of yonder shore, 
^ And are clothed in robes immortal 
We'll be happy evermore. 



200. Drawing Nearer My Home. 

DRAWING nearer my home, drawing nearer 
to-day, 
Still my barque hurries on to its harbor away ; 
And I smile at the waves while around me they 

roll ; 
There is peace in my heart, there is joy is my soul. 

Ref. — Drawing nearer home, drawing nearer home, 
Home, sweet home, home, sweet home. 



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2 Drawing nearer my home, drawing nearer the 

shore, 
Where the wiles of the tempter will vex me no 

more ; 
And the light which I now in the distance behold, 
On my vision will break with a splendor untold. 

3 Drawing nearer my home every moment I am. 
Drawing nearer my home and the throne of the 

Lamb, 
Where the ties that were broken by Him shall 

unite, 
And our hearts shall be one in eternal delight. 



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201, Sinner ^ Why in Darkness ? 

\ INNER, why in darkness lying, 
) Brooding o'er thy sin. 
With no gleam of hope e'er shining 

On the gloom within ? 
Jesus, waiting, longs to give thee 

Light, and joy, and peace, 
In His arms of love receive thee, 
Give thy soul release. 
Cho. — Haste thee, sinner, to the Saviour, 
Make no more delay. 
Wait not for the coming morrow, 
Jesus calls to-day. 

Sinner, why delay thy coming ? 

Christ is ready now ; 
Hasten to thy only Saviour, 

At His footstool bow ; 
Pleading there His grief and anguish 

Suffered in thy stead, 
Take of Him the pardon purchased 

When His blood was shed. 



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202. Cease Ye Mourners, 

CEASE, ye mourners, cease to languish 
O'er the grave of those you love ; 
Pain and death, and night and anguish 
Enter not the world above. 

2 While our silent steps are straying 

Lonely thro' night's deep'niag shade, 
Glory's brightest beams are playing 
Kound the happy Christian's head. 

3 Light and peace at once deriving 

From the hand of God most high, 
In His glorious presence living, 
They shall never, never die. 

4 Now, ye mourners, cease to languish 

O'er the grave of those you love ; 

Far removed from pain and anguish, 

They are chanting hymns above. 



203. Jesus on the Shore. 

O'ER an ocean deep and wide, 
Oft we row against the tide, 
Till our feeble hands are nerveless, 

And we cannot ply the oar ; 
But we rouse to life anew, 
When across the waters blue, 
Comes the gentle, gentle whisper : 
Jesus standeth on the shore, 

Ref. — On the shore His own defendinsr, 
In their need His aid extending, 
Jesus standeth our protector. 
Till the voyage of life is o'er ; 
And in cloudy skies or clear, 
Still His loving words we hear, 
Like the tones of angel music ; 
Jesus standeth on the shore. 



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3 In the dark aiad di-eary night, 
When we sijfWor morning light, 
As we hear the surges mingle 

With the breaker's distant roar ; 
When we tremble, sore afraid, 
While we cry abroad for aid. 
Sweetly comes the blest assurance, 

Jesus standeth on the shore. 

3 Jesus standeth on the shore. 
Let us yield to fear no more, 
But with vigor, hope and courage, 

Let us onward speed the oar ; 
Still by prayer our strength renew, 
While, across the waters blue, 
Come the harps of angels telling, 

Jesus standeth on the shore. 



204. Jesus Saiu Me. 

JESUS saw me when returning. 
When my cries deserved but spurning, 
And my cheeks with shame were burning, 
Jesus saw me, tender Lord ; 
Sweet forgiveness all His word. 

2 Jesus saw me homeward pressing. 
Penitence my soul possessing, 
All my wanderings confessing, 

Jesus savvT me, tender Lord ; 
Sweet forgiveness all His word. 

3 As I came, with tears increasing. 
Praying still and never ceasing, 
Dawned upon me, all releasing, 

Pardon from my tender Lord ; 
Sweet forgiveness all His word. 



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4 Gracious Saviour, so for^isring', 
My poor heart, so unbeiltMffng, 
Fouod at last its rest, receiving 
Pardon from my tender Lord ; 
Sweet forgiveness all His word. 



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205. Yield jVot to the Tempter. 

'lELD not to the tempter ; 
Pass by, and be free ; 
Por yielding is ruin 

And sorrow for thee ; 
"U^hy should you now barter 

The jewel of youth. 
With shame for your honor, 
And wrong for the truth ? 
Cho. — Yield not to the tempter ; 
Pass by, and be free ; 
For yielding is ruin 
And sorrow for thee, 

2 Yield not to the tempter ; 

Turn quickly away ; 
Go, mingle with honor 

In life's busy fray ; 
Fall not from your station, 

Whatever it be ; 
Keep clear from the danger 

That beckons to thee. 

o Yield not to the tempter ; 

Be firm and be true ; 
And God, in your weakness, 

Your strength shall renew ; 
To Him your petition 

Send upward again, 
That you may be ever 

A man among men. 



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206. ^^^ ^^y ^'^f^^T^ on the Lord, 

CAST Thy burden on the Lord, 
Only lean upon His Avord ; 
Thou shaft soon have cause to bless 
His unchanging faithfulness. 
Ref. — On the Lord, (on the Lord), on the 
Lord, (on the Lord), 
Cast thy burden on the Lord ; 
On the Lord, on the Lord, 
Cast thy burden on the Lord. 

2 He sustains thee by His hand, 
He enables thee to stand ; 
Those whom Jesus once hath loved, 
From His grace are never moved. 

S Heav'n and earth may pass away, 
His free grace shall not decay ; 
He hath promised to fulfill 
All the pleasure of His will. 



207. -^ Home and Crown. 

"\ \7"HEN I sit alone at close of day, -'' 
V V When evening shadows die away, 
How I love to think, beyond the sea 
There's a home and a crown for me. 
Bef. — There's a home for me, 
Yes, a home for me, 
A home and a crown my faith can see ; 
There's a home for me. 
Yes, a home for me, 
There's a home and crown for me. 

2 When my aching heart is lone and drear, 
Y>^hen naught of earth its gloom can cheer, 
O 'tis then I think of j^onder shore, 
Where the heart shall ache no more. 



133 GOOD AS GOLD. 



^^vill bear the cross, endure the pain. 
les bear it still, nor once complain ; 
-b or i know, beyond the narrow sea 
Ihere s a home and crown for me. 



208. Tune— Dundee. 

ALAS ! and did my Saviour bleed? 
- And did my Sovereign die ^ 
Would he devote that sacred head 
For such a worm as I ? 

2 Was it for crimes that I had done 
He .^-roaned upon the tree ^ 
Amazing pity ! g-race unknown ! 
And love beyond degree ! 

" 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide. 
And shut his glories in, 
When Christ, the mighty Maker, died 
-tor man, the creature's sin. 

4 Thus might I hide my blushing face 

Whue His dear cross appears, 
-Dissolve my heart in thankfulness. 
And melt mine eyes to tears. 

5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay 

The debt of love I owe ; 
Here, Lord, I give myself away : 
'Tis ail that I can do. ' ' 



209 . Tune— Nothing but the Blood. 

^\K^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^v^y ^y stain ? 

V V Nothing but the blood of Jesus : 
vV hat can make me whole acain ? 
Nothing but the blood of Jesus. 



GOOD AS GOLD. 133 



Kef. — precious is the flow 

That makes me white as snow ; 
No other fount I know, 
Nothing but the blood of Jesus, 

2 For my cleansing this I see — 

Nothing but the blood of Jesus ; 
For my pardon this my plea — 
Nothing but the blood of Jesus. 

8 Nothing can for sin atone — 

Nothing but the blood of Jesus ; 

Naught of good that I have done — 

Nothing but the blood of Jesus. 

4 This is all my hope and peace — 

Nothing but the blood of Jesus ; 
This is all my righteousness — 
Nothing but the blood of Jesus. 

5 Now by this I'll overcome — 

Nothing but the blood of Jesus ; 
Now by this I'll reach my home — 
Nothing but the blood of Jesus. 

6 Glory ! glory ! thus I sing — 

Nothing but the blood of Jesus; 
All my praise for this I bring — 
Nothing but the blood of JesuGo 



210. Tune—Nettleton, 

COME Thou Fount of every blessing, 
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace ; 
Streams of mercy, never ceasing, 

Call for songs of loudest praise ; 
Teach me some melodious sonnet, 
Sung by flaming tongues above; 
Praise the mount— O fix me on it, 
Mount of God's unchanging love. 



134 GOOD A8 GOLD, 



2 Here I raise my Ebenezer ; 

Hither by Thy help I'm come ; 
And I hope, by Thy good pleasure, 

Safely to arrive at home ; 
Jesus sought me when a stranger, 

Wandering from the fold of God ; 
He, to save my soul from danger, 

Interposed His precious blood. 

3 O to grace how great a debtor 

Daily I'm constrained to be ! 
Let that grace, Lord, like a fetter. 

Bind my wandering heart to Thee ; 
Prone to wander. Lord, I feel it. 

Prone to leave the God I love ; 
Here'p my heart, Lord, take and seal it, 

Seal it from Thy courts above. 



211. Tune—Nettleton. 

HARK ! what mean those holy voices. 
Sweetly sounding thro' the skies ? 
Lo ! th' angelic host rejoices ; 

Heavenly hallelujahs rise ; 
Hear them tell the wondrous story, 
Hear them chant in hymns of joy ? 
" Glory in the highest, glory ! 
Glory be to God Most High ! 

2 " Peace on earth, good will from heaven. 

Reaching far as man is found ; 
Souls redeemed, and sins forgiven ! 

Loud our golden harps shall sound ; 
Christ is born, the great Anointed ; 

Heaven and earth His praises sing ; 
O receive whom God appointed 

For your Prophet, Priest and Kins: ! " 



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212 Blessed are They that Mourn, 

r rriHE tears that fall from eyes 

I That mourn earth's pleasures fled, 
Are like the dew that falls 

On summer flowers dead ; 
They raise no sweet perfume, 

No future joy bespeak ; 
No loving hand will dry 
Those tears that wet the cheek. 

Ref. — "Blessed are they that mourn,'' 
Jesus, our Saviour, said ; 
''Blessed are they that mourn, 
They shall be comforted." 

2 'Tis those who mourn for sin. 
And weep repentant tears. 

Who see a light break thro' 

Each cloud that interferes ; 
And when their weary feet 

To Jesus have been led, 
Then shall their hearts rejoice •, 

" They shall be comforted ! " 

3 For every wound He can 
The sovereign balm apply ; 

For every paiii He finds 

The healing remedy.; 
Go, tell thy griefs to Him 

Who once for sinners bled, 
And, leaning on His breast, 

Thou Shalt be comforted I 



213^ Home in Glory. 

A LITTLE while, and then for me 
The things that are will cease to be, 
And what I now but dimly see 
Will brightly shine in glory. 



133 GOOD AS GOLD. 



2 When I shall find that calm repose 
Beyond the tide of mortal woes, 
The parted vail will then disclose 
My home with Christ in glory. 

S A little while, and I shall say 
Farewell to each revolving day, 
And like a bird speed on my way 
To reach my home in glory. 

4 I sino: of heaven, and love the song ; 
A little while — 'twill not be long — 
And I shall join the ransomed throng 

Within the gates of glory. 

5 I'll sing His love thro' endless days, 
Nor shall the brightest angel's praise 
Excel the rapture of my Jays, 

When safe at home in glory. 



214. -^^ Passport 

WHERE is your passport to life above, 
Sealed with the blood of atoning love ? 
Where is your faith in a Saviour's name ? 

Where is the love that submits to His claim ? 
No passport to life from Jesus you bear ; 
O sinner, beware, beware ! 

Cho. — Come, while the flight of the Spirit is stayed, 
Come, while the sentence of death is delayed ; 
♦ Come to the cross. 

Now there is hope, 
Jesus will save you now ; 
Come to the cross, 
Now there is hope, ^ 

He will save you now. 



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2 Where is your haven beyond the wave ? 

Where is your refuge beyond the grave ? 
Have you a passport or pledge to show ? 

Fearful, desponding, your answer is, No. 
No passport to life from Jesus you bear ; 

O sinner, beware, beware ! 

8 Soon will the season of grace be o'er. 

Soon Avill its message be heard no more ; 

Come to the Saviour, repent, believe ; 
Come, and a passport to glory receive. 

No passport to life from Jesus you bear ; 
O sinner, beware, beware ! 



215. Blest was the Hour. 

O BLEST was the hour when my wandering 
heart, 
The call of its Saviour obej^ed, 
And ceased in the joys of the world to have part, 
Of sin and its perils afraid. 

Cho. — The Father hath smiled on His penitent child, 
And prepared me a mansion above ; 
And day after day I will walk in the way 
Illumed by the light of His love. 

2 I wept o'er my sins ; o'er my weakness I grieved ; 
O deep was my sorrow and shame ; 
And soon was my heart of its burden relieved, 
When Christ, the Deliverer, came. 

8 No more shall I wander away from His side, 
Nor loosen my hold on His hand ; 
F(»r He is my strength, and has promised to guide 
Me safe to Immanuel's land. 



138 GOOD AS GOLD. 



4 My trust is in Him ; and how blest was the hour 
My sorrows and sins 1 confessed ; 
Henceforth I am His, and the world has no power 
To drive me away from His breast. 



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216. Beach me thy Hand, 

>EACH me thy hand, My child, 
\i Helpless and lonely ; 
Thro' the drear and desert wild, 
'Tis I, and I only, 
Can safely conduct thee, 
Can safely conduct thee. 

2 Reach me thy hand. My child. 
Homeless and friendless, 

Unto me now reconciled, 
Thy bliss shall be endless 
In mansions eternal, 
In mansions eternal. 

3 Reach me thy hand. My child, 
What can betide thee, 

If the Saviour, meek and mild. 
Is walking beside thee. 
And loving thee always. 
And loving thee always ? 



217. Come unto Me, 

C^OME unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy 
J laden, and I will give you rest. 

Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me ; 
For I am meek and lowly in heart ; and ye shall 
find rest unto your souls. 
For My yoke is easy, and My burden is li>rht, 
For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light. 



OOOD AS GOLD. 139 

218. Father of All. . 

FATHER of all, from land and sea 
The nations sing, " Thine, Lord, are we ;" 
Countless in number, but in Thee 
May we be one. 

2 O Son of God, whose love so free 
For men did make Thee man to be, 
United to our God in Thee 
May we be one. 

8 O Trinity in Unity, 
One only God, in Persons Three, 
Dwell ever in our hearts ; like Thee 
May we be one. 

4 So when the world shall pass away, 
May we aAvake with joy and say, 
*^ Now in the bliss of endless day 
We all are one." 



219, Stand, Firmly Stand ! 

STAND, firmly stand ! 
A noble, valiant band ; 
Tor temperance and the right, 

Your forces all unite. 
And cast into the strife 
The strength of all your life. 

Cho.— Stand, firmly stand ! 
Stand, firmly stand ! 
Stand, firmly stand for the ight, 

Firmly stand for the right. 
On, bravely on ! 
On, bravely on ! 
On, bravely on ! bravely on in 
your might ! 



140 GOOD AS GOLD, 



2 Stand, firmly stand ! 

United heart and hand ; 
Press nobly, boldly on, 

Till victory is won, 
Till notes of triumph thrill 

O'er ev'ry vale and hill. 

3 Stand, firmly stand ! 

Defend our blessed land 
From ev'ry subtile foe, 

From ev'ry tide of woe ; 
Stand bravely in your might, 

Stand bravely for the right. 



220. Let Him Teach Thee. . 

LET Him teach thee, weary soul, 
Let His hands now make thee whole : 
Let His peace thy heart control, 
Let, let Him teach thee. 

2 Into paths of righteousness 

Let Him lead, and let Him bless ; 
. Let Him save thee from distress, 
Let, O let Him teach thee. 

3 Let Him probe thy heart within, 
Let Him search out every sin ; 
Let the glorious light shine in, 

Let, (i let Him teach thee. 

4 Let Him like a shepherd feed, 
Let Him gently, gently lead ; 
He'll not "break the bruised reed, 

Let, O let Him teach thee. 

5 Let Him give thee songs at night, 
Let 1 iim make the darkness light ; 
Let Him set thy spirit right — 

Let, O let Him teach thee. 



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221. ^^^^ Believer's Standing. 

STAND, but not where once I stood 
Beneath a load of guilt ; 
My Saviour, Jesus, bore it all, 
For me His blood was spilt ; 
O bless the Lord ! exalt His name ; 

He gave Himself for me ; 
He died upon the shameful cross 
To set the captive free. 

2 I stand, but not on Calvary's mount 
Before the blood-stained cross ; 

Tho' still on it my faith doth rest. 
And counts all else but dross ; 

O bless the Lord ! I do believe 
That Jesus died for sin, 

And on that cross He shed His blood 
To make the guilty clean. 

3 I stand, but not beside the grave 
Where once my Lord did lie ; 

The cross and grave he left behind. 
And took His seat on high : 

O bless the Lord ! the work is done, 
With God I'm reconciled ; 

And, risen with the risen Christ, 
He owns me as His child. 

4 I stand e'en now within the vail, 
In union with my Lord, 

Beyond the power of death and hell ; 

I know it from His word ; 
O bless the Lord ! assured thereb}'. 

In Him we are complete ; 
We walk by faith, but soon, in sight. 

Our glorious King will greet. 



142 GOOD AS GOLD. 



222. The Eace set before us. 

THERE is a path our feet inviting, 
Ihere is a good we may obtain : 
liiere is a hope our hearts inciting, 
There is a goal that we may gain. 
Cho.— Othen away! thy course pursuing, 
O yes, away ! nor linger hen» ; 
Away ! away ! thy strength renewing, 
O yes, away ! the end is near. 

2 There is a sin our steps impeding. 
There is a weight to lay aside ; 
There is a cheer for patient speeding 
There is a help that doth abide. 

S There is a crown laid up before us 
There is a prize for those who win • 
There is a host around and o'er us, ' 
There is a sound of joy within. 



223. T7ie Lord is our Befuge. 

nPHE Lord is our Refuge ; ye nations of earth, 
J^ ^.\^^'T^^^^i^^ goodness proclaim ; 
Lxalt and adore Him with gladness and mirth 
fcmg praise to His excellent name. * 

Ceo.— The Lord is our Refuge, the Rock of our 
strength, 
The Arm of the weak and oppressed • 
He changes to morning the darkness of 
night, 
And calls us away to his rest. 

2 The Lord is our refuge ; His people of old. 
How long \\\ the desert He fed ; 
And still thro' the journey of life we behold 
Ine table His mercy has spread. 



GOOD AS GOLD. 143 



3 The Lord is our Refuge ; go, sound it abroad, 
Salvation is boundless and free ; 
And earth shall be full of the glory of God 
As waters that cover the sea. 



224. 2^^ Angels' Song. 

ROLLING downward thro' the midnight, 
Comes a glorious burst of heavenly song ; 
'Tis a chorus full of sweetness, 
And the si^ gers are an angel throng. 
Cho. — '^ Glorj^, glory in the highest ! 

On the earth good-will and peace 
to men !" 
Down the ages send the echo ; 
Let the glad earth shout again. 

2 Wondering shepherds see the glory, 

Hear the word the shining ones declare ; 
At the manger fall in worship, 
While the music fills the quivering air. 

3 Christ the Saviour, God's Annointed, 

Comes to earth our fearful debt to pay — 
Child of Mary, Man of Sorrows, 
Lamb of God that takes our sin away. 



225. Sh(mt Edllelvjah. 

SHOUT Hallelujah ! shout Hallelujah ! 
Joyfully sang that mighty throng ; 
While in the temple voices of children 

Lovingly joined the choral song ; 
He, the Lord, the Sou of David, 

He, the Prince of Peace, was there ; 
Every heart was filled with rapture, 
Loud hosannas rent the air. 



144 GOOD AS GOLD. 



Cho.— Shout Hallelujah ! shout Hallelujah ! 
Joyfullj^ sang that mighty throug ; 
While in the temple voices of children 
Lovingly joined the choral song. 

2 Think of the branches borne from the palm trees, 

Gratefully strewn along the way ; 
Think of the Saviour throng'd by the people, 

Riding in state that glorious day ; 
Fjom the host of human voices, 

Praising God in tones sublime 
Onward comes that grand old chorus. 

Rolling down the sea of time. 

3 Kindly protected, gently defended, 

Help us, O Lord, Thy love to sin^ ; 
Sing as the children sang in the temple. 

Glory and praise to God our King ; 
We by faith may gather round Thee, 

We by faith Thy smile may see ; 
We by faith, in this Thy temple. 

May adore and worship Thee. 



226, Draw near, Lord. 

DRAW near, O Lord, draw near, 
And bless Thy saints to-day ; 
O scatter every doubt and fear. 
And grant us peace, we pray. 

2 Before Thy gracious feet 

Our contrite spirits bow ; 
We boldly seek Thy mercy seat 
And plead Thy promise now. 

3 Let not our grievous sin 

Conceal Thy loving face ; 
Thou knowest what our lives have been ; 
We hope but in Thy grace. 



GOOD AS GOLD. 



4 Then at Thy feet, O Lord, 
We find our meet employ ; 
We wait for Thy sweet pard-niug word, 
To fill our hearts with 303^ 



227. Though your Sins. 

rjlHO' your sins be as scarlet, 
_L They shall be as white as snow, as enow ; 
Tho' your sins be as scarlet, 

Theyshail be as white as snow ; 
Tho* they be red like crimson, 

They shall be as wool ; 
Tho' 3"our sins be as scarlet, 
Tho' your sins be as scarlet, 

They shall be as white as snow, 

They shall be as white as snow. 

2 Hear the voice that entreats you, 

O return ye unto God, to God ; 
Hear the voice that entreats j'ou, 

O return ye unto God ; 
He is of great compassion, 

And of wondrous love ; 
Hear the voice that entreats you. 
Hear the voice that entreats you, 

O return ye unto God, 

O return ye unto God. 

8 He'll forgive your transgressions, 

And remember them no more, no more ; 
He'll forgive your transgressions 

And remember them no more ; 
Look unto me, ye people, 

Saith the Lord your God ; 
He'll forgive your transgressions. 
He'll forgive your transgressions, 

And remember them no more. 

And remember them no more. 



146 GOOD A^ COLD. 



223, Temperance Bells. 

HARK I the temperance bells are ringing, 
Joyous music fills the' air ; 
StreniLcth and hope their tones are bringing 
To ihe homes where dwelt despair; 
Cho. — Hear the bells (hear the bells), joyous 
bells, (joyous bells), 
Chime the anthem of the free ; 
Hear the bells, (hear the bells), merry- 
bells, (merry bells), 
Sound the temperance jubilee I 

2 Long the tyrant foe hath taken 

Cherished loved ones for his own ; 
Now his cruel power is shaken, 
Soon will fall his tottering throne. 

3 Brothers ! come, the hosts are forming ; 

Sisters ! join the proud array ; 
Briijht the hills with tints of morning, 
Dawning of a better day. 



229. We'll Try to do More, 

SAY, what do 3^ou owe to the Saviour 
For all He has suffered for you ? 
O, what have you done for His glory, 

And what are you willing to do ? 
"We owe Him our time and our talents, 
Our service, our lives, and our store ; 
Tho' little we've done for His glory, 
In future we'll try to do more. 
Kef. — Thro' grace we will try to do more, 
Try to do more ; 
Thro' grace we will try to do more. 

Try to do more ; 
Tho' little we've done for His glory, 
In future we'll try to do more. 



GOOD AS GOLD. I47 



2 O, what will jou give to the Saviour ? 

His love you can never repay ; 
But what will you give to the Saviour, 

Say, what will you give Him to-day ? 
"We'll give as His mercy hath blessed us, 

"We'll give from our basket and store ; 
Tho' little we've done for His glory. 

Thro' grace we will tiy to do more. 

2 God keep you in peace, O my brother, 

Your helper, your strength, and your guide • 
God comfort your heart, O my sister. 

And bear you in peace o'er the tide ; 
O bliss, when our labor is ended ! 

O bliss, when our journey is o'er ! 
We'll rest in the home of the faithful, 

And sing of His love evermore. 



230, ^^^ -^^y ^^ -^^^^ ^^^ Over. 

THE day is past and over , 
All thanks, O Lord, to Thee ; 
I pray Thee now that sinless 
The hours of dark ma^ be. 
Eef. — O Jesus, keep me in Thy sight, 

And guard me thro' the coming night. 

2 The toils of day are over ; 

I raise the hymn to Thee. 
And ask that free from peril 
The hours of dark may be. 

3 Be Thou my soul's Preserver, 

For Thou alone dost know 
How many are the dangers 
Thro' which I have to go. 



148 GOOD AS GOLD, 



23 1 , Wliich Way will you Journey? 

"TTTHICH way will you journey ? O pause and 

V V decide ; 

Two paths are before you, the narrow and wide • 
The first will conduct you to mansions of light, ' 
The other to darkness and night. 

Ref.— Then which will you choose? no time for'^ 
delay; 
O come to the right, O come while you may : 
O come to the path that in glory will end, 
And make the dear Saviour your friend. 

2 Which way will you journey ? see yonder the gate 
Where mercy invites you ; then why will you wait ? 
The moments are fleeting, they soon will be o'er : 
Then grieve your Redeemer no more. 

3 Which way will you journey? the world will 

deceive ; 
But if in the Saviour you trust and believe, 
His arm will support you wherever you be, 
No friend is so constant as He. 

4 Which way will you journey ? lookup and behold 
How green are the pastures that circle the fold : 
Where Jesus is waiting to welcome you in, 

Yes, waiting to pardon your sin. 



232. Thy Will he Done, 

THY will, O God, be done, 
Thy will, not mine ; 
Into Thy loving care 

All I resign ; 
Thy hand the blessing gave, 
Thou woundest but to save ; 
Thy will, O God, not mine, 
Thy will be done. 



GOOD AS GOLD. U9 



2 I drink the bitter cup, 

Thy will be done ; 
Kor will I struggle, Lord, 

The dregs to shun; 
'Tis by Thy hand decreed, 
Thou knowest best my need ; 

Thy will, O God, not mine. 
Thy will be done. 

3 If \T- thy wisdom, Lord, 

Sutler I must, 
Yet in Thy holy name 

Firmly 1 trust ; 
Thy hand will still sustain, 
Love ease the bitter pain ; 

Thy will, O God, not mine, 
Thy will be done. 



233 ^ff^'^ ^^^^ ^^ Thanksgiving^ 

O'fFER unto God thanksgiving, 
Offer unto God thanksgivmg, 
Worship Him with gladness in the conrts of KiS 
house ; 
Offer unto God thanksgiving, 
Offer unto God thanksgiving, 
Lift our hearts with melody and pay our vows. 

5oZo,-Great is He who has brought us out of 
bondage, . , ^ -u -i . 

Out of bondage with a strong, mighty hand » 
Lo ! He makes us to dwell in safety 

In a goodly and fruitful land. , ^^ . 
Great is He who has brought us out of bondage. 

Out of bondage with a strong, mighty hand ; 

Cho.— Offer unto God thanksgiving, 
Offer unto God thanksgiving. 

Lift our hearts with melody and pay 
our vows. 



150 GOOD AS GOLD, 



2 Offer unto God thanksgiving, 
Offer unto God thanksgiving, 

Tell of His salvation and rejoice in His word ; 
Offer unto God thanksgiving, 
Offer unto God thanksgiving. 

Come before Him joyfully and praise the Lord. 

^o?o,— Blest are they who delight in His com- 
mandments, 

He will prosper them wherever they go ; 
Like a tree by the river planted, 

They shall bloom and their fruit shall grow. 
Great is He who has brought us out of bondage. 

Out of bondage with a strong, mighty hand'; 

Cho.— Offer unto God thanksgiving. 
Offer unto God thanksgiving. 
Lift our hearts with melody and pay 
our vows. 



234. Tune—FleyeVs Hymn, 

JESUS ! Master ! hear me cry, 
Save me, heal me, with a word ; 
Fainting, at Thy feet I lie, 
Thou my whispered plaint has heard. 

2 Jesus ! Master ! mercy show ; 

Thou art passing near my soul ; 
Thou my inward grief dost know, 
Thou alone canst make me whole. 

3 Jesus ! Master ! as of yoj-e 

Thou didst make the blind man see, 
Light upon my soul restore ; 
Jesus 1 Master ! heal Thou me. 



GOOD A3 GOLD. 151 



235 Tune—PleyeVs Bymn, 

G\ RACIOUS Spirit, Love Divine, 
r Let Thy light within me shine ; 
All my s^uilty fears remove, 
Fill me full of heaven and love. 

2 Speak Thy pardoning: grace to me, 
Set the burdened sinner free, 
Lead me to the Lamb of God, 
AYash me in His precious blood. 

3 Life and peace to me impart, 
Seal salvation on my heart, 
Breathe Thyself into my breast, 
Earnest of immortal rest. 

4 Let me never from Thee stray, 
Keep me in the narrow way, 
Fill my soul with joy divine, 
Keep me, Lord, forever Thine. 



pQg Tune— Greenville, 

HOLY Source of consolation, 
Life and light Thy grace imparts ; 
Visit us in Thy compassion. 

Guide our minds and fill our hearts ; 
Heavenly blessings without measure 

Thou canst bring us from above ; 
Lord, we seek that heavenly treasure, 

Wisdom, holiness, and love. 
2 Dwell within us, blessed Spirit ; 

Where Thou art no ill can come ; 
Bless us now through Jesus' merit, 

Eeign in every heart and home ; 
Saviour, lead us to adore Thee, 

While Thou dost prolong our days ; 
Then, with angel hosts before Thee, 

May we worship, love, and praise. 



152 GOOD AS GOLD, 



237. Tune—Boylston, 

^rpiS God the Spirit leads 
.L In paths before unknown ; 

The work to be performed is ours, 
The strength is all His own, 

2 Supported by His ^race, 

We still pursue our way ; 
And hope at last to reach the prize, 
Secure in endless day. 

3 'Tis He that works to will, 

'Tis He that works to do ; 
His is the power by which we act, 
His be the glory too. 



238. Tune— Arlington, 

Mia soldier of the cross ? 
A follower of the Lamb ? 
And shall I fear to own His cause^ 
Or blush to speak His name ? 



A^ 



2 Must I be carried to the skies 

On flowery beds of ease, 
While others fought to win the prize, 
And sailed through bloody seas ? 

3 Sure I must fight, if I would reign ; 

Increase my courage, Lord ; 
I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, 
Supported by Thy word. 

4 Thy saints In all this glorious war, 

Shall conquer, though they die ; . 
They view the triumph from afar, 
With faith's discerning eye. 



GOOD AS GOLD. 153 



239. Tune— Sicily, 8, 7, 4. 

LORD, dismiss us with Thy blessing, 
Fill our hearts with joy and peace 
Let us each, Thy love possessing, 
Triumph in redeeming grace ; 

O refresh us, 
Traveling through this Vv^iiderness. 



IITIDE^, 



A. 

No. 

A few more years shall roll 89 

Alas! and did my Saviour bleed? 208 

A little while, and then for me Jil3 

Alive in Christ ! O, happy day 53 

All day I have g:leaned with the reapers 155 

All hail the power of Jesus' name 82 

Am I a soldier of the cross ? 238 

Awake, awake, O Zion 51 

Awake thou, O sleeper ! 185 

Awake, ye saints, and lift your eyes 118 

Behold, what a wonder ! 41 

Beyoi^d the smiling and the weeping 139 

Bless, O Lord, the opening year 179 

Blefct be the tie that binds 177 

Blest be Thy love, dear Lord 178 

Blow ye the trumpet, blow 150 

Breast the wave. Christian, when it is 143 

Brief life is here our portion 50 

Bring in the tithes to the storehouse 162 

Brothers I rally for the conflict 154 

€. 

Cast Thy burden on the Lord 206 

Cease, ye mourners, cease to languish 202 

Christ, who once among us 183 

Closer, dear Lord, to Thee 192 

Conic join us in our happy song 56 

Come, naith Jesus' sacred voice 135 

Come, Thou Fount of every blessing 210 

Come to the fountain once opened for sin ]-24 

Come unto Me, all ye that labor 217 



INDEX, 155 



Did Christ o'er sinners weep ? 165 

Does the anchor hold, my brother ? 40 

Do everything for Jesus 28 

Down at the cross where the Saviour died 4 

Down in the valley with my Saviour 172 

Drawing nearer my home 200 

Draw near, O Lord, draw near 226 

Fair is the morning land 158 

Far o'er the rolling billow 127 

Father of all, from land and sea 218 

Five were foolish, and five were wise 80 

"Follow Me," in life's fair morning 31 

*' Follow Me," the Master said 7 

Friend of sinners, hear my plea 123 

From the cross of Calvary's mountain 10 

a. 

Gathering home to the silent shore 79 

Glory be to the Father 2 

Go forward , the signal is wavmg 128 

Gracious Spirit, Love divine 235 

M. 

Hallelujah ! song of gladness 36 

Happy day, O how bright ! 11 

Hark ! the sound of hoi}' voices 34 

Hark ! the temperance bells are ringing 228 

Hark ! what mean those holy voices 211 

Harvest home ! O hear the chiming 130 

Hear the Master call for reapers 163 

He has come, our Lord and Saviour 58 

He leadeth me 1 O blessed thought ! 14 

Here we meet 173 

He saves me, each moment He saves me 131 

Hold thou my hand, so weak am I and 142 

Holy source of consolation 236 

Holy Trinity 25 

Home, 'home, brightest and fairest 140 

How can my footsteps fail ? 175 



156 INDEX. 



How long, O Lord, our Saviour 47 

How sweetly o'er the mountain of Zlon 73 

!• 

I am resting in hope 95 

I am Thine, O Lord I have heard Thy voice 101 

I cannot bathe in odors sweet 159 

I've found a friend, O such a friend 23 

I love Thee, O Lord 191 

I love to tell the iSiory 133 

In all my Lord's appointed ways 195 

I need Thee every hour 65 

In Thy cleft, O Rock of Ages 103 

I stand, but not where once I stood 221 

I thank Thee, Lord that in Thy blood 147 

I was a wandering sheep 194 

I was lost, — in darkness straying b4 

I will praise my God when the morning 146 

Jesus, keep me near the cross : 69 

Jesus, lover of my soul 81 

Jesus loves mc ! this I know 84 

Jesus ! Master ! hear me cry 234 

Jesus my Lord, to Thee I cry 110 

Jesus saw me when returning 204 

Jesus, teach me truth divine 17 

Jesus, Thou art calling me 59 

Just as I am, without one plea 97 

Just as I hoa art, witln -ut one trace . 98 

Just on the border, now we are waiting 188 

1.. 

Let Him teach thee, weary soul 220 

Life's journey we have started 184 

Lift the royal standard high 70 

Long ago, my Saviour sought n\e 96 

Look up, look up, O watchman I 74 

Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing 239 

Lord, I hear of showers of blessing 12 

Lord, my trust I repose on Thee " 78 

Lo ! the fields are white to harvest 145 

Loud swell in choral numbers 33 



INDEX. 157 



Make haste and come down 91 

More love to Thee, O Christ ]86 

Must Jesus bear the cross alone 331 

My countr}', 'tis of thee 153 

My days are gliding swiftly by 13(5 

My faith looks up to Thee 85 

My hope is built on nothing less 19 

My life is a wearisome journey 148 

My soul, be on thy guard 15 

My soul is happy all day long 44 

Nearer, dear Jesns, draw nearer 141 

Nearer, my God, to Thee li) 

Neverfalter, never falter 1^>7 

No eyes to seethe Fairest of the fair 1(51 

No, not de3pairingly 71 

No room for Jesus in the inn ! Ill 

Not forever, not forever 8 

Not my own, not my own 126 

©. 

O blest was the hour when my wandering heart 2" 5 

O come to the merciful Saviour who calls you 18 

O come to the Saviour to-day 17 G 

O come, sinner, come, 'tis mercy's call 57 

Offe unto God thanksgiving 233 

Oft 1 l; ar my Saviour say 30 

O happ} day that fixed my choice «7 

O Holy Spirit, come 16" 

O let me tell it once asain 6 

One there is above all others 169 

O remember there's a work to be done 94 

O revive us, blessed Saviour 144 

O sing the passing years. 76 

O that my load of sin were gone 68 

O the name, the name of JesuJi, 38 

O the song of the soul shall not die 20 

O to be something, something 39 

Our Father, consecrate this hour 129 

Our Father, who art in heaven • 1 



158 INDEX. 



O'er an ocean deep and wide 203 

Over and over aj?ain 102 

O ye who now would view Him 55 

P. 

Pass me not, O ,^entle Saviour 13 

Poor wanderer, faint and dying 174 

Praise ye Jehovah ! come with songs 138 

Praise ye the Father for His loving kindness 121 

Precious Saviour, dearest friend 5 

Purify me, purify me 43 

IS. 

Reach me thy hand, my child 216 

Redeeming work is done 16S 

Rejoice, rejoice, believers 48 

Rescue the Perishing. .,. 193 

Rise, and trim thy lamp, O Christian 63 

Rise, glorious Conqueror, rise 46 

Rise, Sun of Righteousness 4-2 

Rock of Ages, cleft for me 83 

Rolling downward through the midnight 2;^4 



Sayiour, at Thy blessed feet 140 

Saviour, like a Shepherd lead us 164 

Saviour, more than life to me 115 

Saviour, Thy dj'ing love 116 

Saviour, to Thy mercy seat 181) 

Say, what do you owe to the Saviour 229 

Scatter the seed and trust in the Lord 104 

See, the Conqueror mounts in triumph 52 

Shall we all meet at home in the morning 190 

Shall we gather at the river 113 

Shining in darkness by faith we behold 54 

Shout Hallelujah! shout Hallelujah ! 225 

Sinner, why in darkness lying 201 

Soldiers of Christ are we 92 

Soldiers of Christ, arise 151 

Sound the alarm, let the watchman cry 186 

Stand, firmly stand 219 



INDEX. 159 



Still of Jesus, only Jesus 29 

Sweet Hallelujahs ! the birds and the blossoms 105 

Sweet hour of prayer 100 

To 

Take the name of Jesus with you 66 

Take the world, but give me J esus 119 

Tell me the Old, Old Story 132 

Tell us, O ye watchers 107 

Tenderly He leads us 156 

The. Christian, faint and weary 86 

The day is past and over 230 

The Lord is our Refuge, ye nations of earth 223 

The Lord is in His holy temple 9 

The morning light is breaking 49 

There is aname I love to hear 125 

There is but, one true way 122 

There is a path our feet inviting 222 

There is a fountain filled with blood 114 

There'll be no more sorrow 106 

The Saviour is calling you, sinner 62 

The storm in all its fury 3 

The tears that fall from eyes 212 

'i'hey have triumphed at last 87 

Thine forever, God of love 180 

Thine on earth and Thine in glory 88 

This is not my place of- resting 33 

Though your sins be as scarlet 227 

Through the love of God, our i^aviour 77 

Thy will, O God, be done 232 

Time, thou speedest on but slowly 35 

'Tis God the Spirit leads 237 

'Tis not far to Jesus 171 

'Tis the blessed hour of prayer 37 

'Tis the Saviour who would claim 170 

To-day the Saviour calls fit 

Together met in Jesus' name 26 

To work for Jesus and his cause 108 

Traveling homeward, traveling homeward 109 

Turn away, turn away from the gf 

Upward where the stars are burning 160 



160 INDEX, 



IV. 



Wake, wake the song ! our glad jubilee 72 

We are coming, one and all ] 12 

We are now in youth's bright morning 1^9 ; 

We are ransomed by a King 45 ■ 

Weary wanderer, stop and listen 21 

" We have found the Messiah," said Andrew lA 

We meet you here, our brethren dear ]8 

We i^raise Thee, O God, for the Son of Thy 31 

We shall meet beyond the river 19( 

We've been singing, M^e've been singing 90 

We wandered from Thy fold 93 

What a friend we have in Jesus 381 

What can I give my Saviour 357 

What can wash away my stain? 200 

What is all the world to me 22 

What wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan 60 

What wilt thou have me to do 75 

When I sit alone at close of day 207 

Where is your passport to life above 214 

Which way will you journey 23 1 

While Jesus whispers to you 24 

While Thou, O my God, art my Help and Defender. . 19 

Who is there like Thee 187 

Work, for the night is coming 152 

Y. 

Yes, we part, but not forever 198 

Yield not to the tempter 205 

Zion, Thy temple how lovely and beautiful 182 



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